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Transducer Output

A calculator for

Bending Beam - Full Bridge

Four active gages with pairs subjected to equal and opposite strains (beam in bending or shaft in torsion).

 
Independent Variables
(Units for load and dimensions must coincide with those for elastic modulus.)
Load (lbf, etc.),
Elastic Modulus (lbf/in2, etc.),
Distance from Load (in, etc.),
Width (in, etc.),
Thickness (in, etc.),
Gage Factor (nondimensional),
 
Dependent Variable
Axial Strain (microstrain),
Bridge Output (mV/V),


Calculator
Load:

Elastic Modulus:

Distance from Load:

Width:

Thickness:

Gage Factor:

If within the elastic range:

Strain

If the gage factor of the gage and instrument are the same:

Bridge Output