Applying Strain Gages to Engineering Problems

Description

The course starts with a module on what strain is, and how strain is related to stress by Hooke’s law. The objective is to give the student a thorough grounding on what is being measured and how to make valid strain measurements. The strain gage is brought into the discussion in the next section. How it was developed, how it functions and how to properly use it. The basic materials of the gage and how they were selected gives the background necessary to select a gage for a given application.

• Strain gage circuits are the subjects of the next part of the course. Techniques on how to protect desired strain signals, and eliminate unwanted noise are explained in detail.
• The module on transducers examines how different types are designed, fabricated, instrumented and compensated. With this information the user is equipped to design and build special transducers for unique applications.
• Proper strain gage installation techniques are explained and demonstrated step-by-step.
• The course concludes with a practical exercise in which the student will install a gage on a test beam, wire and connect the gage to an indicator, predict strain levels to expect for a given load on the beam, record and analyze resulting strain data and do any troubleshooting necessary. A successful completion of the course is to obtain valid strain data consistent with predictions.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for all levels of technicians, engineers and supervisors in all engineering disciplines relatingto analysis, production, testing and field support of engineered structures and hardware; and while a nodding acquaintance with strain gages is helpful, no specific knowledge of the subject is required to understand and benefit from the course.

Course Testimonials

When asked what they liked most about this course, past participants commented on the following:

• The lab exercises
• Practical installation of a strain gauge
• Class interaction
• Instructor had great stories relevant to the course
• Experience of the instructor

Course Information

Instructor

• Udell Merritt , Honeywell, Phoenix (Retired)

Cost

• Please visit the following web site for the cost of classes: How To Join
• (please note that one day of class = 8 hours)

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How to Register

• Please register online or contact the JACMET office at 480/727-1519.