This document discusses experimental stress analysis techniques. It describes strain gauges, which measure deformation by detecting changes in electrical resistance caused by mechanical strain. Strain gauges consist of wire or foil patterns and use a Wheatstone bridge circuit to measure resistance changes proportionate to applied strain. They are used for safety and reliability testing, design optimization, and failure analysis in various industries like aerospace and bridges.
This document discusses experimental stress analysis techniques. It describes strain gauges, which measure deformation by detecting changes in electrical resistance caused by mechanical strain. Strain gauges consist of wire or foil patterns and use a Wheatstone bridge circuit to measure resistance changes proportionate to applied strain. They are used for safety and reliability testing, design optimization, and failure analysis in various industries like aerospace and bridges.
This document discusses experimental stress analysis techniques. It describes strain gauges, which measure deformation by detecting changes in electrical resistance caused by mechanical strain. Strain gauges consist of wire or foil patterns and use a Wheatstone bridge circuit to measure resistance changes proportionate to applied strain. They are used for safety and reliability testing, design optimization, and failure analysis in various industries like aerospace and bridges.
This document discusses experimental stress analysis techniques. It describes strain gauges, which measure deformation by detecting changes in electrical resistance caused by mechanical strain. Strain gauges consist of wire or foil patterns and use a Wheatstone bridge circuit to measure resistance changes proportionate to applied strain. They are used for safety and reliability testing, design optimization, and failure analysis in various industries like aerospace and bridges.
stress state in materials. • For example Brittle coating , Strain gauge etc. • Safety and reliability • Design optimization • Material Testing and selection • Failure analysis EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS
Point by point Whole field technique Special Technique Technique
• Photoelasticity Strain Gauge Caustics
• Digital image correlation • Speckle • Brittle coating STRAIN GAUGE • A strain gauge is a device used to measure the strain or deformation of an object under external forces.
• The gauge consists of a wire or a foil patterned in a zigzag or grid-like
configuration, which undergoes changes in its electrical resistance when subjected to mechanical strain CONSTRUCTION OF STRAIN GAUGE WORKING PRINCIPLE OF STRAIN GAUGE • Strain gauge working principle is based on the concept of electrical resistance variation due to mechanical strain.
• Mechanical strain on strain gauge causes wire or foil deformation, altering
length, cross-sectional area, and affecting electrical resistance.
• The change in resistance can be measured using a Wheatstone bridge
circuit.
• Strain gauge resistance changes, causing imbalance in Wheatstone bridge
circuit, causing small electrical output signal proportional to applied strain.
• By measuring the output signal, the magnitude of the strain can be
determined. APPLICATIONS OF STRAIN GAUGE • Aerospace • Nuclear power plant • Cable bridges