July 2018

July 31, 2018 - 7:37am
Notwithstanding the fanciful notions implanted in the public imagination by science-fiction purveyors, it will be a long time before every person and stress analyst will have their own clever little...
July 26, 2018 - 3:28pm
In this iNote Jon from Intertechnology Inc.  shows a technique to mark the shaft surface for strain gage orientation and alignment. Dual element shear  strain gage sensors such as the Micro...
July 26, 2018 - 2:45pm
Measuring Strain Gradients Using Strip Gages   In this iNotes Video, Mike shows an example of a strain gradient and introduces Micro-Measurements strip gages.  Strip gages have up to ten small strain...
July 26, 2018 - 2:40pm
The VPG StrainBond bonding service allows you to put a Micro-Measurements strain gage in very small locations as a bolt.   It is sometimes necessary to install a strain gage sensor deep in a hole...
July 26, 2018 - 2:02pm
In this iNote Vijay from Dynatec India explains about the all in one stressed beam that is used to demonstrate the features of StrainSmart DAQ software,  including the most popular four strain gage...
July 23, 2018 - 8:28am
Complex working forces on a structure can be difficult to define and model correctly, especially when the applied loads are constantly changing. Stresses caused by mechanical assembly of component...
July 19, 2018 - 8:11am
Transverse sensitivity in a strain gage sensor refers to the behavior of the gage in responding to strains which are perpendicular to the primary sensing axis of the gage. Ideally, it would be...
July 17, 2018 - 8:14am
A transducer is the generic name given to devices that convert an input stimulus into a measurable signal. Precision weighing or force transducers based on strain gage sensors convert the mechanical...
July 16, 2018 - 3:28pm
Learn how leadwire selection can eliminate downtime, reduce and increase your strain measurement productivity. As we all know leadwire directly affects service life, fatigue and performance of any...
July 16, 2018 - 9:40am
“A leadwire is a source of potential trouble (or stress) connecting two other sources of potential trouble.” This joke among stress analysts is worth keeping in mind. Different strain gage sensor ...

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