An Optical Extensometer Technique For Strain Measurement.

Abstract

In the past, accurate measurement of strains in propellant materials has often beendifficult. However, electro-optical gaging instruments now commercially availablehave shown promise in solving some of the problems of the past. These instrumentsrequire no physical contact with test samples and are adaptable to a wide range ofsample dimensions and test conditions. This report discusses the application of anelectro-optical extensometer to propellant strain measurement in these laboratories. Operating procedures, accuracy, problems encountered, and solution to the problems areall described. Typical test records are presented. (Author, modified-PL)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0865551

Entities

People

  • William M. Sigmon

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Energetic Materials
  • Extensometers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Propellants
  • Research Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Theoretical Analysis.