Articles

July 24, 2015
Adhesive-Backed Strain Gages
The majority of foil strain gages are installed using an adhesive system that is purchased separately from the strain gage itself. On some Micro-Measurements gage types it is possible to order the...
July 20, 2015
Leadwire Selection Considerations
Different strain gage installation conditions and test specifications often necessitate the use of different types or sizes of leadwires. For accurate, reliable strain measurements, it is...
July 9, 2015
Strain Gages and the Black Swan
In his book, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, Nassim Nicholas Taleb extended the concept of black swan events beyond his original limit of financial circles.  Black swan is...
June 26, 2015
Static Versus Dynamic Testing
What are the differences between static and dynamic testing as far as strain gage testing is concerned? In a static test the operator is able to read the value displayed on their instrument and then...
June 23, 2015
Weldable Strain Gage Installations
The vast majority of installations employ adhesive bonding, a tried and true method used since the invention of the bonded resistance strain gage in 1936. Micro-Measurements offers an extensive line...
June 16, 2015
Micro-Measurements On Top of the World
On May 10, 2013, One World Trade Center became the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the third tallest in the world. The building reached its iconic height of 1,776 feet when ironworkers...
June 15, 2015
Protection of Strain Gages Installed on a Crank Shaft
Strain gages mounted on the end of a crank shaft should be protected from oil splash; but the type of protection recommended depends on how hot the shaft might get.  If under 200°F, a fully...
June 11, 2015
High-Precision Torque Measurement
In the sport of professional drag racing, every fraction of a second counts. For Kalitta Motorsports, maximizing performance meant collecting on-track vehicle performance data that would enable the...
May 29, 2015
Sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT)
In its infancy, the Internet allowed people to access and send static information. As evidenced by the increasing popularity of social media such Facebook and Twitter, the Internet has now evolved to...
May 29, 2015
Strain Gage Output
Experimental stress analysis requires the measurement of minute strain-induced resistance with high resolution. With the invention of the first bonded, electrical resistance strain gage, it was...