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September 16, 2016
Solvent degreasers used to remove surface contaminates like oil, grease, etc. should leave nothing behind other than a contaminate-free surface. While there are a number of solvents available that...
September 1, 2016
When faced with bonding a foil strain gage sensor to an anodized aluminum part, should the anodized coating be removed?
To remove or not to remove…that is the question....
August 25, 2016
Not all composite material surfaces are created equal. Some composite surfaces are quite smooth and can be prepared for strain sensor bonding with minimal surface preparation, see Bulletin 129...
August 18, 2016
So what do we do when we want to measure strain at the right angle interface of two surfaces? The strain sensor cannot be placed completely into that intersection point.
Strip foil...
August 16, 2016
Follow these ten steps to guide you towards a successful strain gage installation.
Determine what temperature(s) will be encountered during the test. Operating temperatures will...
August 11, 2016
Measuring strains on hot surfaces is a challenge. Besides the challenges of sensor installation to survive the temperature excursion, changes in surface temperature can cause thermal deformations not...
July 14, 2016
You have been tasked with making strain measurements on a railroad bridge during the middle of a Minnesota winter. Obviously, you can’t warm the bridge sufficiently to cure adhesives for a...
June 6, 2016
Sound engineering and laboratory practices require that the instrumentation used to make critical strain measurements is periodically calibrated to verify that it is within the manufacturer’s...
May 5, 2016
Glue is glue…..right? So, why can’t I use regular glue products available at the local retail store to bond strain gages? Well, actually, you can. The more pertinent question...
April 14, 2016
Once a strain gage sensor is bonded to the test object, its tempting to test the quality of the bond by trying to peel the gage off the surface. Such a test is misleading, however, as strain gage...
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