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A Study on Sensors for Measuring Jerk

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Jerk (in units of m/s 3 ) is the rate of change in acceleration versus time. Scientific research in recent years has shown that the measurement of jerks is highly important in engineering practice and for obtaining strong earthquake observations. Its corresponding dynamic quantity is the rate of change in the force versus time, which is closely related to the structural damage process. In this study, the structural principle, main technical indicators, calibration results and application cases of a sensor (also called a jerk meter) that can directly measure jerks are systematically introduced. The experimental results show that the sensor has good performance and good application prospects in structural seismic experiments and elevator comfort testing.

Source: MAPAN

DOI: 10.1007/s12647-026-00957-8

Authors: Feng Gao, Heyi Liu, Xueshan Yang, Qiaoyu Yang

Institution: Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration

Language: English

Topic: Geophysics and Sensor Technology

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,990

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Earthquake Administration, Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration