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December 20, 2016
Nature’s Renewable Composite
Pound for pound, it is stronger than steel, environmentally friendly, renewable, recyclable and aesthetically pleasing. Man has used wood as a structural material for centuries and it continues today...
December 15, 2016
Making Sense of Sensors
Why so many different patterns and options? The simplest answer to this question is, because there are so many different applications and test requirements.  From a quick check of a material...
December 13, 2016
Bone Bonding
Strain gages have long been used to measure the forces imposed on structures comprised of a variety of materials including metals, concrete and plastics. Another application involves a different type...
December 8, 2016
The Law of Unintended Consequences, or, What is Strain Gage Thermal Output?
To aid our understanding of strain gage sensor thermal output, it is helpful to first understand thermal expansion. Often called Temperature Coefficient of Expansion (TCE) or Coefficient of Thermal...
December 6, 2016
Choosing the Right Adhesive
Because a strain sensor performs no better than the adhesive with which it is bonded to the test specimen, the adhesive is a vitally important component in every strain sensor installation. Although...
December 1, 2016
Strain Gage Sensor Installation
How hard is it to install a foil strain gage sensor? With practice, installing strain gage sensors becomes a routine operation.  It does require meticulous attention to detail and strictly...
November 29, 2016
In the Beginning
How did it start? What science spawned the bonded electrical resistance strain gage? Mechanics and electricity, two main branches of science and technology, came together to form the need for and...
November 23, 2016
Model P3 Strain Indicator and Recorder for Strain and Load Measurement
This portable, lightweight, and rugged four-channel instrument is designed to read and store data from four strain gage (gauge) or transducer inputs, providing full test functionality in field and...
November 22, 2016
What causes us to slip and fall?
The ratio of the force applied to an object parallel to the surface the object is sitting on, that is required to start movement of the object, divided by the normal force of that object to the...
November 17, 2016
Strain Gage Sensor Selection
How do you determine which strain gage sensor to use?   There are a number of important considerations when selecting a strain gage sensor.  These include, but are not limited to,...