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Borehole extensometers (single-point or multi-point) are instruments designed to measure axial displacement of a fixed point or points along its length. Extensometers can be a rod-type, or a wire-type and are usually grouted into an uncased borehole. They can be installed horizontally, vertically, or at any angle.<ref name="Glossary">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms (FEMA P-148)| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms (FEMA P-148) | Borehole extensometers (single-point or multi-point) are instruments designed to measure axial displacement of a fixed point or points along its length. Extensometers can be a rod-type, or a wire-type and are usually grouted into an uncased borehole. They can be installed horizontally, vertically, or at any angle.<ref name="Glossary">[[Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms (FEMA P-148)| Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms (FEMA P-148), FEMA, 2004]]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:44, 19 December 2022
Borehole extensometers (single-point or multi-point) are instruments designed to measure axial displacement of a fixed point or points along its length. Extensometers can be a rod-type, or a wire-type and are usually grouted into an uncased borehole. They can be installed horizontally, vertically, or at any angle.[1]
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Revision Date: 12/19/2022