Feb 19, 2007 #1 jmg2000 Structural Oct 2, 2006 9 How do you attach a strain guage to measure the tension in a bolt thats part of a bolted connection? Photos would also be great!!
How do you attach a strain guage to measure the tension in a bolt thats part of a bolted connection? Photos would also be great!!
Feb 20, 2007 #2 M MintJulep Mechanical Jun 12, 2003 10,109 Not on, in. http://www.intertechnology.com/Strainsert/Strainsert_Stnd_Inter_Gauged_Hex_Head_Cap_Screws_SXS.html Upvote 0 Downvote
Not on, in. http://www.intertechnology.com/Strainsert/Strainsert_Stnd_Inter_Gauged_Hex_Head_Cap_Screws_SXS.html
Feb 20, 2007 1 #3 CoryPad Materials Apr 15, 2002 5,192 Here is a direct link to Strainsert's product: http://www.strainsert.com/pages/load-bolts-studs-general.php Look on this page for the link Force Sensing Bolt/Stud General Specification Wiring Diagrams - it has a nice image of the product. Alternatively, you can use standard thin film gages, like those from Vishay: http://www.vishay.com You then need to drill a hole from the head to the shank. I have seen nice diagonal holes that don't require any changes to the joint configuration. Regards, Cory Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora. Upvote 0 Downvote
Here is a direct link to Strainsert's product: http://www.strainsert.com/pages/load-bolts-studs-general.php Look on this page for the link Force Sensing Bolt/Stud General Specification Wiring Diagrams - it has a nice image of the product. Alternatively, you can use standard thin film gages, like those from Vishay: http://www.vishay.com You then need to drill a hole from the head to the shank. I have seen nice diagonal holes that don't require any changes to the joint configuration. Regards, Cory Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
