Experimental stress and strain analysis
Two methods of non-destructive experimental stress and strain analysis are presented here:
- the electrical method of strain measurement using strain gauges to indirectly determine the actual stresses
- the photoelastic method for a direct representation of the stress distribution.
FL 100
Strain gauge training system
Basic introduction to measurement with strain gauges for tension, bending and torsion.
FL 101
Strain gauge application set
Complete equipment for practising manual handling of strain gauge technology.
FL 102
Determining the gauge factor of strain gauges
Calibration of a strain gauge: measurement of deflection and strain.
FL 120
Stress and strain analysis on a membrane
Investigation of deflection and strain of a membrane under internal pressure; membrane with strain gauge application.
FL 130
Stress and strain analysis on a thin-walled cylindern
Investigation of axial and circumferential stress in a thin-walled cylinder under internal pressure.
FL 140
Stress and strain analysis on a thick-walled cylinder
Triaxial stress state in the cylinder wall; cylinder with strain gauge application on surface and in wall.
FL 152
Multi-channel measuring amplifiers
Processing of analogue measuring signals for stress and strain analysis FL 120 – FL 140 and for GUNT trusses.
FL 200
Photoelastic experiments with a transmission polariscope
Visualisation of mechanical stresses in models subject to varying loads.
FL 210
Photoelastic demonstration
Representation of distribution of stress and stress concentrations in component models. Can be used in conjunction with an overhead projector.