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1 Strain and Force

2 Strain Gage Measures strain as a change in length L, observed by change in resistance R, for a given resistivity ρ and cross-sectional area A. For elastic materials that follow Hooke s law, strain ε is related to stress σ by the modulus of elasticity E. Strain has units of length per length. For many materials the strain is so small that it is convenient to express in units of microstrain (1/10 6 ). Common strain gages are fabricated as etched metal foil on plastic backing. R = L ρ A σ = Eε Why meander in the serpentine pattern? 2

3 Measuring more than just strain Strain gages are one of the most versatile types of sensors because in addition to strain itself, they can also measure: Acceleration Force Torque Pressure How? 3

4 Commercial Strain Gage Example Image(s) from Retrieved September

5 Multiaxial Strain Strain gages are generally useful only in one direction, so multiple strain gage are arranged in a rosette pattern to calculate the complete set of planar strains ε x, ε y, γ xy. Image(s) from Retrieved September

6 Gage Factor for Strain Gages The gage factor S for a strain gage expresses how the strain ε is related to the observed change in resistance R: S = R / R ε Typical value for conventional strain gages made of constantan metal is ~2. Gage factor is approximately constant for a given strain gage (although subject to temperature effects). 6

7 Bridge Circuits for Strain Gages Strains and their associated changes in resistance are generally very small in magnitude. A Wheatstone bridge circuit is necessary to measure small changes in resistance. If the bridge is initially balanced such that V o is zero at zero strain, V o can be used as a proportional measurement of the change in resistance. V R R R R o = V s ( R2 + R3)( R1 + R4 ) Measures change in the resistance than resistance itself 7

8 Bridge Circuits for Strain Gages (continued) A quarter bridge uses a single strain gage with three fixed resistors, and gives strain as (where R 3i is the initial value of R 3 ): ε = ( R S( V 2 + s R3i ) R R 2 3i 2 V ) o Half bridge and full bridge circuits provide 2X or 4X the output, respectively. These are sometimes possible if the arrangement symmetry is such that paired strains will be the same with equal and opposite magnitude. 8

9 Bridge Circuit Application Examples Extracted from Retrieved September

10 Temperature Compensation There are two important factors to related to temperature T that need to be considered for strain gages: Resistivity ρ is a temperaturedependent property, so gage factor is not really constant. There is a difference in coefficient of thermal expansion between the gage and the structural material to which it is attached. One effective method of temperature compensation is to use twin resistors (e.g. R 2 and R 3 ) in the same location, such that in the bridge circuit the temperature effects cancel out. ρ = ρ{t} R / R S = ε 10

11 Load Cells 11

12 Torque Meters 12

13 Dynamometers 13

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