MAE 244 Electrical Resistance Strain Gages Lab-1 D.

LAB­1: 

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Calibration Factors: Gage factor, Sg, | Gage Resistance, R,

Dimensions of Aluminum Beam: Length, L, | Thickness, h | Free End to Gage Center, d | Width, b

Applied Aluminum Aluminum Beam-Tip

Loading Axial Gage Transverse Deflection
(Lbs) (µε) Gage (µε) (in)-Alum.
0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

Dimensions of Composite Beam: Length, L, | Thickness, h | Free end to gage center, d, | Width, b

Applied Composite Composite Beam-tip

Loading Axial Gage Transverse Deflection
(Lbs) (µε) Gage (µε) (in)-Comp.
0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5