Crack Monitors

Crack monitor, crack monitoring gauge, and crack gauge monitor provide valuable data on crack width, movement, and potential progression, allowing engineers and inspectors to assess the structural integrity and take appropriate action to prevent further damage.

Q: What are "crack monitor", "crack monitoring gauge" and "crack gauge monitor"?

A: The terms "crack monitor", "crack monitoring gauge" and "crack gauge monitor" all refer to devices used to measure and track the evolution of cracks in structures. They can help engineers and inspectors understand the width, movement and potential development of cracks so that they can assess the integrity of the structure and take appropriate measures to prevent further damage.

Crack monitor is a broader term that covers a variety of devices used to monitor cracks, including sensors, instruments and software.
A crack monitoring gauge is a tool specifically designed to measure the width of a crack, usually a mechanical device that provides a direct readout of the crack size.
A crack gauge monitor usually refers to a more complex system that combines sensors, data acquisition units and software to continuously monitor cracks and provide alerts.