The following point need consideration while designing

any strain gauge so that it gives an accurate measure of

strain:
1. Extremely small size and negligible mass.
2. Simple and easy attachment to the specimen
under test.
3. Non-interference with the stiffness and other
characteristics of the member over which it is
mounted.
4. High sensitivity in the direction of measured
strain, but low sensitivity in the transverse plane.
5. High speed of response, negligible time log.
6. Capability to indicate static, transient and
dynamic strain.
7. In expansive, reliable and readily available.
8. Availability of gages in variety of types and sizes
suitable for wide range of applications.
9. In sensitiveness to ambient conditions such as
temperature, humidity, vibration etc. which are likely to
be encountered in testing m/c parts under service
condition.
Strain gauges are important in the field of:
1. Stress analysis
2. Materials research
3. Component and product design
Classification of Strain Gauges
1. Mechanical
2. Optical (good for static load only)
3. Electrical (good even under dynamic conditions of load)
3. a) capacitance/ inductance (rugged construction;
retain calibration over long periods of time.
3. b) Resistance (small size and mass)
b) (i) Bonded- (a) semiconductor (b) metallic
Strain Gauges
Bonded type Metallic Strain gauges are further classified as:
Wire type
Wire type (flat Grid)
Single element grid
Multi element grid,
Rosette
Etched foil gauge
Helical (wrap wound or flattened grid)
3. b) (ii) Unbonded- (a) Metallic wire
Bonded type strain gauge
Unbonded type
Installation of an electrical resistance strain gauge
Mounting of bonded and unbonded strain gauge