Strain monitoring apparatus and methods for use in mechanical st

Details Strain monitoring apparatus and methods for use in mechanical st Strain monitoring apparatus and methods for use in mechanical st

1990-09-19

1992-02-11

Myracle, Jerry W.

Measuring and testing

Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...

Specified electrical sensor or system

73770, 73779, 73786, 324209, 340665, G01B 716

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050866516

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methodology are provided for measuring mechanical strain in a structural member. The devices and methodology utilize a material which undergoes a change in phase when strained so that measurement of the phase change indicates strain. Preferably the phase change material is a transformation induced plasticity steel alloy. The elements may be configured as gauges secured to a structural member, but also the elements may perform as part of the structure. A plurality of elements may be organized into a monitoring system, either passive or active, for a complex structure.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4931730 (1990-06-01), Olsen et al.
G. J. Kostyrko, Strain Gage Instrumentatin, 5-Story Steel & Concrete Building, Proceedings of the 57th Annual Convention of the Structural Engineers Association of California (Oct. 4-9, 1988).
Dove, R. C. et al., Experimental Stress . . . Measurement, Charles E. Merrill Books, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, pp. 13-15.

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