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Transverse Sensitivity Errors

A calculator for

Two-Element Tee (90-degree) Rosettes & Shear Patterns

With a separate transverse sensitivity for each grid.

Independent Variables
Indicated Strains (microstrain),
Transverse Sensitivity (%),
Poisson's Ratio* (nondimensional),

Dependent Variable
Actual Normal Strains (microstrain),

Actual Shear Strain (microstrain),

Note
* The Poisson's ratio of the material on which the manufacturer's gage factor was measured (usually 0.285).

Calculator
Indicated Strain

Grid 1:
Grid 2:

Transverse Sensitivity

Grid 1: %
Grid 2: %

Poisson's Ratio

Actual Strains

Grid 1:
Grid 2:

Shear: