Measuring and testing – Specimen stress or strain – or testing by stress or strain... – In static structures
Patent
1994-04-11
1998-09-01
Biegel, Ronald L.
Measuring and testing
Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...
In static structures
73 1214, G01M 500
Patent
active
058013148
ABSTRACT:
A damage detection system for detecting impacts to static structures such as bridges and the like. The damage detection system comprises an impact sensor assembly and impact analyzer system. The impact sensor assembly comprises a pendulum mounted for movement within the impact sensor assembly which is secured to a static structure. The impact analyzer system includes a micro-computer circuit, power means, visual indication means of the pendulum motion and relay circuit means to relay the type and magnitude of pendulum motion to a warning means.
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Irwin John R.
Stoddard Shane F.
Biegel Ronald L.
Stoddard Shane F.
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