Accession Number:

AD0726078

Title:

The Strain Gauge: An Aid to the Development of Marine Transport,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LAB TEDDINGTON (ENGLAND) SHIP DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Boyle,H. B.

Report Date:

1971-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

Strain gauges measure directly strains in models and marine components and are parts of torque and thrust transducers and of force and moment balances. Six-component balances of strut and shear-plate design and special sliprings are described. Author

Descriptors:

• *STRAIN GAGES
• MARINE ENGINEERING
• MODEL BASINS
• SHIP MODELS
• MARINE PROPELLERS
• BALANCES
• DYNAMOMETERS
• SLIP RINGS
• TORSION METERS
• UNITED KINGDOM

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE