Learn More about Crack Meters and Joint Meters
When installed, Crack meters and joint meters record and monitor any structural changes caused by geotechnical activity, allowing for ongoing oversight of structural integrity. Both Crack Meters and Joint Meters consist of two mounting anchors, each of which is secured to either side of the joint or crack. Whereas Joint Meters are embedded across the joint during construction to monitor any expansion or contraction that takes place, Crack Meters can be anchored to either side of a crack or joint to measure displacement. In both cases, the anchors are connected with a vibrating wire displacement transducer.
If movement occurs within the structure causing the distance between the anchors on either side of the joint or crack to change, this change of distance will accurately be measured by the vibrating wire transducer. Joint Meters and Crack Meters can also be used to trigger an alarm if structural movement exceeds a pre-set maximum displacement.
An accurate history of this movement will be recorded using an RST Vibrating Wire Readout or Data Logger.