Strain Gauge Application
Strain gauging is performed in order to validate design of a structure with conformance to a specific standard. It is to measure the strain level at the crucial position where concentrated loading is acting on during operation and evaluate the stress coming out of it. This measurement is vitally important for product design and safety.
Other than that, structural deformation, compression, tension and torque can be measured accurately using strain gauge technology and widely applied in various applications. Let’s observe the principles, accuracy factors and benefits of strain gauge for monitoring and ensuring the structural integrity including different configurations like Full Wheatstone Bridge, Quarter Bridge, Half Bridge, Rosette and Concrete Gauge.
The principles of strain gauge lies on detecting and measuring the electrical resistance changes in response to strain or deformation experienced by a structure. Strain gauges are sensors that work in this principle by converting the change in resistance into measurement of strain or stress. This gives valuable insight into the behavior of any structure.
