E1057C-140422 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The JM-Series jointmeter is used to measure movements such as: the opening or closing of cracks in dams, bridges, etc the amount of opening of contraction joints in concrete dams, or interfaces between rock and concrete The jointmeter, depending on the model, can be either embedded or surface mounted, or integrated into a borehole extensometer.
E1057C-140422 2.2 DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION 2.2.1 JM-S – CRACKMETER The threaded rods at each end of the JM can be connected to the rebar anchors for injection or to expandable anchors. The threaded rods can even be used directly to fix the JM to a metal structure in which two holes have previously been made.
E1057C-140422 2.2.2 JM-E – EMBEDMENT JOINTMETER The JM-E embedment jointmeter consists of 2 parts: the socket and the gage by itself. The socket is installed in the first lift of concrete. The finished face of the socket must be accessible for installing the gage on the second lift. There is a protective plug with a 5/16”...
E1057C-140422 2.2.4 DIMENSIONS Dimensions to take into considerations when installing any JM are given in table below: Extent of measurement in mm Model Position Start 214.5 270 JM-T Length (A) Mid range 1014 (without (mm) joint) 239.5 320 1164 Start JM-S Length (A) Mid range...
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E1057C-140422 The reading station comes with a cord that has 4 alligator clips at one end. Connect the alligator clips to the gauge according to the following table. Cables IRC-41A and IRC-390 Color of the clip Sensor cable Coil (+) Coil (-) Black Black...
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E1057C-140422 where = relative displacement in millimetres = current reading in millimetres = initial reading in millimetres If the frequency is measured, convert it into LINEAR units using the following equation: L = k (F / 1000) where = reading in LU = gage constant for displacement transducer = 1.00 = frequency in Hz...
E1057C-140422 Effect of temperature: Each JM is provided with a thermistor. The following formula is used to perform compensation for the effect of temperature on the sensor: where = relative displacement in millimetres = actual reading in millimetres = initial reading in millimetres = thermal coefficient of sensor in mm/ = actual temperature in degree Celsius...
E1057C-140422 - Isolate the readout unit from the ground by placing it on a piece of wood or similar non-conductive material. - Check the battery of the readout unit. - Check for nearby sources of electrical noise such as motors, generators, electrical cables or antennas.
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