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CEE 498
LVDTs work
Types of LVDTs
AC vs. DC LVDTs
Applications to Structural
Engineering
Costs
Types of LVDTs
Unguided
Captive
Armature
Armature
Spring-extended
Armature
Unguided Armature
Measured Object
Armature must be
attached to the specimen
Armature fits loosely
in the bore
Body must be separately
supported & properly aligned
Elevation/Cross-Section View
Unguided Armature
There
Elevation/Cross-Section View
Unguided Armature
Well-suited
time
displ.
Elevation/CrossSection View
Captive Armature
Measured Object
Armature must be attached to
the specimen
Armature is both guided and
restrained by a low friction assembly
Body must be separately supported
Captive Armature
Advantages compared to unguided armature:
Preferred
Spring-Extended Armature
Measured Object
Elevation/Cross-Section View
Spring-Extended Armature
The
Attachment
AC vs. DC
AC LVDTs
Advantages compared to DC LVDTs:
Smaller
More
Can
size
accurate
Lower
unit cost.
DC LVDTs
Advantages compared to AC LVDTs:
Ease
Can
Usually
Applications to Structural
Engineering
LVDTs
LVDTs
Mounting
is critical.
Costs
Costs
Summary
LVDTs
References
Figure on slide 3 (How LVDTs work):
http://www.daytronic.com/products/trans/lvdt/default.htm
Figure on slide 12 (AC vs. DC):
http://www.macrosensors.com/ms-lvdt_faq-tutorial.html
Cost information obtained from Microsensors, Inc.