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Extensometers

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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.[1]


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Revision Date: 12/06/2022

  1. ↑ Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms (FEMA P-148) (FEMA, 2004)
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