February 2017

February 28, 2017 - 7:30am
A question came up recently about how to best approach gaging the inside of a tank that will be filled with liquid nitrogen for a test; following were our recommendations. The requirements of the...
February 23, 2017 - 8:00am
I have heard of shunt calibration and see our instrument has the capability, but why is it important? Shunt calibration helps reduce instrumentation and lead wire errors by simultaneously scaling...
February 21, 2017 - 6:21am
In this iNotes Video Presentation, Donielle shows an example of a strain gradient and introduces Micro-Measurements strip gages.  Strip gages have up to ten small strain gages spaced at even...
February 16, 2017 - 8:00am
How do I install a foil strain gage sensor on a porous surface? For precision strain measurement, the bonded, rolled-foil strain sensor should be attached to a contiguous surface with a surface...
February 14, 2017 - 7:30am
Every choice in life is like that first date.  First impressions can set the stage for three very different results: excellent bonding, crack propagation or full delamination. We all want to find...
February 9, 2017 - 8:35am
Why are there different strain sensor resistances?  The story for strain gage electrical resistance goes back many decades.  Originally, 120 Ω was used, because that value matched the impedance...
February 7, 2017 - 3:00pm
Strain gages which are delivered pre-wired or pre-cabled, such as Micro-Measurements C2A- Series, and CEA-Series with Option P2, save time during installation and are very popular products.  There...