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Pressure cells essentially consist of a pressure pad filled with deaerated oil, connected to a pressure transducer with a hydraulic tube. The size and shape of the pressure pad must be chosen according to the application, the expected pressure, the size of the structure in which it will be installed and the method of installation.

Pressure cells are commonly utilized during tunnel excavations and embankment dams’ construction.

A flat jack is a device used to measure the stress or load-bearing capacity of a structure. It consists of a flat pad that is inserted into a thin cut in a concrete or rock structure.