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strain gauge

noun

  1. Geology. a type of extensometer designed for geophysical use.


strain gauge

noun

  1. a device for measuring strain in a machine or other structure, usually consisting of a metal filament that is attached to it and receives the same strain. The strain can be measured by the change in the electrical properties of the filament
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strain gauge1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

"Normally, strain gauges would rely on the fact that when you stretch a material, it gets thinner and you change the conductivity of a material to carry a current," said Fanchini.

This would likely include strain gauges to monitor the health of the Titan's carbon fibre hull.

From Salon

A strain gauge is a kind of sensor that can measure applied force and small deformations in material resulting from changes in pressure, tension and weight.

Pressure sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges and other instruments will measure the impact of wind and water on the test structure.

The team is now engaged in a review of all the data gathered during testing - from the roughly 200 air-pressure sensors dotted around the car, plus a multitude of strain gauges, temperature readers and accelerometers.

From BBC

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