File Name
TENSMEG: Tension Measuring Gauge for 7-Wire Strands
Resource Type
Brochure| Language | Version | Download |
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| English | LPB0013H |
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| Portuguese | LPB0036A |
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TENSMEG: Tension Measuring Gauge for 7-Wire Strands
NOTE: This is a legacy and discontinued product not available for order.
The TENSMEG (tension measuring gauge) for monitoring strains in 7-wire strands, is an elongated spiral strain gauge comprised of a Teflon® coated resistive wire, extending between two hard, rubber end anchors.
Overview
NOTE: This is a legacy and discontinued product not available for order.
The TENSMEG (tension measuring gauge) for monitoring strains in 7-wire strands, is an elongated spiral strain gauge comprised of a Teflon® coated resistive wire, extending between two hard, rubber end anchors. The TENSMEG is an accurate and cost-effective means to examine load and strain in rock and soil anchors, and also in cable bolts used for rock support. Pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete load and strain may also be effectively measured.
Due to its construction, the resistance wire is precisely inserted into the spiral grooves of the 7-wire strand used for anchors and therefore is well protected. The gauge has an excellent linear response, accuracy, and long term stability with water resistance capability. Specifications are unaffected when the TENSMEG is surrounded by cement grout or embedded in concrete structures.
The QB120 Resistance Strain Gauge Readout, reads, displays, and logs 1/4 bridge strain gauges. It is also the intended readout for the TENSMEG.
TENSION MEASURING GAUGE SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Full Scale Tension | Exceeds 50,000 με |
| Full Scale Compression | 3000 μ, dependent on level of pre-tension applied during installation |
| Resolution | 1 με |
| Accuracy | 2% F.S. |
| Length | 48 cm (18.9 in) – other lengths available upon request |
| Gauge Factor | 2.0 nominal |
| Gauge Resistance | 120 Ohm |
| Excitation Voltage | 1 V – 10 V DC |
| Initial Creep | Less than 30 με, 48 hrs. after installation |
| Total Creep | Less than 100 με, 3 months after installation |
| Yield Limit of Resistance Wire | 4,000 – 18,000 με depending on gauge length |
| Maximum Water Pressure | Tested to 2 MPa |
| Temperature Effect | Less than 1 με / °C (-10° to 75°C) |
Tension Measuring Gauges are commonly used to:
- Measure load and strain in 0.6” (15.2 mm), 7-wire strands.
- Measure load and strain in the bond length of rock and solid anchors.
- Measure load and strain in prestressed and post-tensioned concrete.
- Measure load and strain in cable bolts used as ground support in underground and open-pit mines.
View illustrations on how Tension Measuring Gauges are used for:
File Name
Tension Measuring Gauge Tensmeg Instruction Manual
Resource Type
Manual| Language | Version | Download |
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| English | EXM0040F |
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