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What is a key advantage of mechanical strain gauges?
What is a key advantage of mechanical strain gauges?
- Utilizes optical levers for amplification
- Suitable for dynamic measurements
- High sensitivity to ambient conditions
- Self-contained magnification system (correct)
Why are optical strain gauges unsuitable for measuring dynamic strain?
Why are optical strain gauges unsuitable for measuring dynamic strain?
- Require auxiliary equipment for operation
- They have high sensitivity to temperature and humidity
- Inability to accommodate different gauge lengths
- Slow response due to high inertia (correct)
What is the main function of an extensometer in mechanical strain gauges?
What is the main function of an extensometer in mechanical strain gauges?
- To accommodate a wide range of gauge lengths
- To measure strain under static or gradually varying loading conditions (correct)
- To provide real-time data visualization
- To sense and magnify change in length
How do optical strain gauges amplify the relative displacement between knife edges?
How do optical strain gauges amplify the relative displacement between knife edges?
Why are electrical strain gauges not mentioned in the given text?
Why are electrical strain gauges not mentioned in the given text?
What is the definition of strain?
What is the definition of strain?
What is the usual practice for strain measurement with respect to gauge lengths?
What is the usual practice for strain measurement with respect to gauge lengths?
What do strain gauges measure?
What do strain gauges measure?
Where are strain gauges mostly used to measure strains?
Where are strain gauges mostly used to measure strains?
What do the equations suggest about determining strains at any point on the surface of a body?
What do the equations suggest about determining strains at any point on the surface of a body?
What is the primary purpose of a strain gauge?
What is the primary purpose of a strain gauge?
What are the Cartesian strain components used to characterize the state of strain at any point on the free surface of a body?
What are the Cartesian strain components used to characterize the state of strain at any point on the free surface of a body?
What do the given equations suggest about determining strains at any point on the surface of a body?
What do the given equations suggest about determining strains at any point on the surface of a body?
What is the usual practice for strain measurement with respect to gauge lengths?
What is the usual practice for strain measurement with respect to gauge lengths?
What is a key requirement for good strain gauges according to the text?
What is a key requirement for good strain gauges according to the text?
What is a major disadvantage of mechanical strain gauges?
What is a major disadvantage of mechanical strain gauges?
Which type of strain gauge uses a combination of mechanical and optical levers for amplifying relative displacement?
Which type of strain gauge uses a combination of mechanical and optical levers for amplifying relative displacement?
What is the sensitivity of the Tuckerman optical gauge?
What is the sensitivity of the Tuckerman optical gauge?
Why are electrical strain gauges not mentioned in the given text?
Why are electrical strain gauges not mentioned in the given text?
What is the main advantage of optical strain gauges over mechanical strain gauges?
What is the main advantage of optical strain gauges over mechanical strain gauges?
