6.3.1 - Electrical Resistance Strain Gauges
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What is the primary function of an electrical resistance strain gauge?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of stress on a material.
Name one material that strain gauges can be bonded to.
💡 Hint: Consider common construction materials.
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What principle do electrical resistance strain gauges operate on?
💡 Hint: Focus on how materials behave under stress.
True or False: Strain gauges are only used on metal surfaces.
💡 Hint: Think about different materials used in construction.
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Consider a bridge with improperly installed strain gauges resulting in faulty readings. Outline a corrective maintenance approach with recommendations.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps needed to validate correct readings.
Devise an experiment using strain gauges to monitor the performance of a new concrete composition in a bridge. What would you measure, and how would you interpret your data?
💡 Hint: Consider what data represents strength and durability.
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