FEATURES

 Corrosion proof, rugged,

and robust construction.
CRACK & JOINT METER  Easy to install.
 Reliable, accurate and
simple to read.
MODEL EDJ-40V CRACK/JOINT METER,
 Adaptable to data loggers or
EDJ-50V JOINT METER &
data acquisition system.
EDJ-40T TRIAXIAL JOINTMETER
APPLICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Crack meter: to monitor cracks in:
The Encardio-rite crack & joint meters are ideally suited for measurement
 Concrete and arch dams.
of movement. These measurements are important for monitoring the
behavior of civil structures and buildings. The crack meter is used to  Concrete, rock, soil and
measure change in width of a surface crack. It is used to monitor cracks masonry structures.
in concrete structures, rock, bridges, pavement slabs, etc. The joint meter  Buildings affected due to
is ideally suited for measurement of displacement/movement across joints nearby construction or
excavation activity.
such as joint opening between two concrete/masonry blocks in a dam.
Joint meter: to measure mass
EDJ-40V ELECTRONIC CRACK/JOINT METER movement in:
The crack/joint meter consists of a displacement transducer with a normal  Construction and
range of 15 or 25 mm, fixed between anchors on opposite side of the submerged joints in
crack/joint as shown in the figure below. Other ranges are available on concrete dams, structures
request. The crack/joint meter model EDJ-40V is available with model and bridges.
EDE-VXX range of vibrating wire displacement transducer.  Tunnels and shaft linings.
 Rock, soil and masonry
structures.

EDJ-50V VIBRATING WIRE

JOINT METER
The model EDJ-50V vibrating
The displacement transducer converts the mechanical displacement to an
wire joint meter is ideally suited
electrical output. Model EDI-51V is available to take readings from the
for embedment purposes to
vibrating wire sensors. The sensors can also be connected to a
measurement of displacement/
multiplexer of model EDAS-10 data acquisition system. The initial reading
movement across joints. It is
of the sensor is taken as the base. Subsequent readings are then
often important to measure the
compared with the initial reading to determine the magnitude of change in
opening of contraction joints at
displacement across the opening.
some distance from an available
surface in order to judge
Ball joint Displacement transducer Spherical accurately when joints should be
bearing
grouted, how much grout should
be pumped into the joints and to
explain unusual occurrences
Crack that accompany the building of a
Grouted anchor
structure like a dam. These
measurements at inaccessible
points can be easily taken with
model EDJ-50V joint meter.
Electronic crack/joint meter with displacement transducer
 EDJ-50V measures movement between adjacent blocks in concrete and The data of model EDJ-50V
is suitable for embedment applications. It consists of a plastic housing vibrating wire joint meter can be
with a stainless steel flange at one end and a stainless steel socket on the read or logged by model EDI-51V
other end. Before installation, the stainless steel socket which serves to digital indicator. In case
simplify the installation procedure, is carefully removed from the joint automatic data logging is
meter as per instructions provided in the Method Statement MS0701. A required, joint meter can be
vibrating wire displacement transducer inside the housing is connected to connected to Encardio-rite model
the stainless steel flange & socket with flexible joints to allow small lateral EDAS-10 data acquisition
movements. system.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: EDJ-40V & EDJ-50V

MODEL EDJ-40T TRIAXIAL
15, 25, specify (EDJ-40V)
Range (mm) JOINT METER
15, 25, 50, specify (EDJ-50V)
± 0.2 % fs normal Electronic tri-axial joint meter
Accuracy with displacement sensors model
± 0.1 % fs optional
EDE-VXX is available for
Sensitivity ± 0.02 % fs different applications. A typical
<0.5 % fs (EDJ-40V) configuration using the model
Non linearity
± 1.0 % fs (EDJ-50V) EDE-V05 is shown in the picture
Temperature limit - 10 to 800C (operational) below.

Thermistor YSI 44005 or equivalent Contact factory for advice on

what to use for specific
Flange diameter 62 mm (EDJ-50V)
application giving following
details:
INSTALLATION  Surface mounted (as in
gallery) or embedded (as
The embedment procedure of the joint meter is completed in two stages.
between blocks in a concrete
During the first stage, the stainless steel socket is embedded in one block dam).
of concrete (high block). The joint meter is not embedded at this stage. In
 Range of sensors in mm.
the second stage, the joint meter is carefully screwed into the steel socket
 Accuracy.
and elongated to the desired opening and fixed in position using a PVC
tape. The outside end of the joint meter is then anchored in concrete by  Degree of water protection.
raising the level of the second block of concrete (low block). The cables
are carefully laid and guided to the observation room.

* All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

DATA SHEET 1114-12 R03