Total Pressure Cells – TPC

These load cells are used for checking the stress state in earthfill embankments and for the control of the pressure of earth on structures and foundations.

To obtain a measure with the maximum sensitivity, the cell is very thin (5mm) with respect to the surface (Diameter = 230 mm) and the instrument has the main surfaces free as the measuring transducer is separate.

Total pressure cells have the well known advantages of vibrating wire instruments.

Rectangular section cells are also available for different applications, complete with a device for pressurization after installation (see related datasheet) .

These cells can be equipped with a vibrating wire sensor, electric sensor or strain-gauge for automatic measurement or with a mechanical device for direct manual measurement.

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Applications

  • Earth dams
  • Galleries
  • Rail and road embankments
  • Diaphragms and supporting bulkheads
  • Piles
  • Bridges
  • Viaducts
  • Metal structures for attics
  • Various

Features and benefits

  • Vibrating Wire Sensor
  • High precision
  • Robustness
  • High sensitivity
  • Ease of installation
  • Long life
  • Not vulnerable to induced surges
  • Not affected by drifts

Technical Specifications

Sensor
Type Vibrating Wire
Range (kg/cmq) 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30   ( greater range upon request)
Precision <±0,1% f.s.
Resolution 0,02% f.s.
Linearity <0,4% f.s.
Operative Range (Hz) 500 – 1200
Drift in temperature 0,025% f.s. per °C
Cell
Material Stainless steel  AISI 304
Manufacturing Electro-welding (TIG)
Dimensions D=230mm; thickness 5mm
Sealing Through electro-welding
Cable Sealing   By welded metalglass, resin and conduit
Cabling
Cable Rubber Insulated   FG7OGtpv/450-750 V 90°C LSZH
Conductors 2×1 mm; 3x1mm2
Cable outside diameter 11mm
Allowable Maximum Tensile 15 N/mm movable installations; 50 N/mm2  fixed installations
Weight for 100m 3x1mm2:18Kg
2x1mm2: 16kg

 

 

MOD. A B C D E F G
kg/cm2 10 20 35 50 100 200 CUSTOM
mm 100X200 150X250 200X300 CUSTOM

 

Technical Assistance

If you have any requests or questions about our instruments or if you have special needs that require different solutions from the standard, please contact us. Our team will provide all the necessary information and will be very happy to work with you to study, develop and customize instruments and solutions suitable for your specific needs.

 

All information in our datasheet is subject to change without prior notice.

Please check the datasheet/details carefully and contact Pizzi.