An Extensometer for Circumferential Strains

Abstract

The report describes the adaptation of direct current differential transformers in the design of an extensometer. The instrument is used to measure creep of plastic materials under axial compression and/or internal pressure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0742827

Entities

People

  • R. M. Reed
  • William N. Findley

Organizations

  • Brown University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Diameters
  • Direct Current
  • Electron Tubes
  • Engineering
  • Extensometers
  • Films
  • Gages
  • Internal Pressure
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Plastics
  • Power Supplies
  • Sensitivity
  • Strain Gages
  • Surface Roughness
  • Voltage

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).