EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS

• It is the method which is used to analyze the

stress state in materials.
• For example Brittle coating , Strain gauge etc.
• Safety and reliability
• Design optimization
• Material Testing and selection
• Failure analysis
 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS
ANALYSIS

Point by point
Whole field technique Special Technique
Technique

• Photoelasticity Strain Gauge Caustics

• Digital image
correlation
• Speckle
• Brittle coating
STRAIN GAUGE
• A strain gauge is a device used to measure the strain or deformation of an
object under external forces.

• The gauge consists of a wire or a foil patterned in a zigzag or grid-like

configuration, which undergoes changes in its electrical resistance when
subjected to mechanical strain
CONSTRUCTION OF STRAIN GAUGE
WORKING PRINCIPLE OF STRAIN GAUGE
• Strain gauge working principle is based on the concept of electrical
resistance variation due to mechanical strain.

• Mechanical strain on strain gauge causes wire or foil deformation, altering

length, cross-sectional area, and affecting electrical resistance.

• The change in resistance can be measured using a Wheatstone bridge

circuit.

• Strain gauge resistance changes, causing imbalance in Wheatstone bridge

circuit, causing small electrical output signal proportional to applied strain.

• By measuring the output signal, the magnitude of the strain can be

determined.
APPLICATIONS OF STRAIN GAUGE
• Aerospace
• Nuclear power plant
• Cable bridges