Total Pressure cells are designed to measure stress action on plane surface. It measures the combined pressure of effective stress and pore-water pressure. The pressure cells are constructed from two circular stainless steel plates, welded together around their periphery. The annular space between these plates is filled with oil. The cell is connected via a stainless tube to a transducer forming a closed hydraulic system. The stress then converted to a signal and may be remotely read in a portable read out unit or data logger. Typical applications include:
Monitoring total pressure exerted on a structure to verify design assumptions. Determining the magnitude, distribution, and orientation of stresses.

Total Pressure cells are designed to measure stress action on plane surface. It measures the combined pressure of effective stress and pore-water pressure. The pressure cells are constructed from two circular stainless steel plates, welded together around their periphery. The annular space between these plates is filled with oil. The cell is connected via a stainless tube to a transducer forming a closed hydraulic system. The stress then converted to a signal and may be remotely read in a portable read out unit or data logger. Typical applications include:
Monitoring total pressure exerted on a structure to verify design assumptions. Determining the magnitude, distribution, and orientation of stresses.