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Four principles should be considered in selecting strain gages. They are
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Parameters for choosing strain gages are summarized as follows.
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Strain Gages |
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Selection |
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Gage Length |
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Gage Pattern |
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Gage Resistance |
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Gage Materials |
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Optional Features |
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Installation |
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Theory |
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Strain vs. Resistance |
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Sensitivity |
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Wheatstone Bridge |
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Application |
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Rosette Strain Gages |
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Resources |
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Bibliography |
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