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Tech Notes
TN-514
Shunt Calibration of Strain Gage Instrumentation
A
calculator for
Instrument Constant
Shunt calibration for instruments linearity.
Independent Variables
Calibration Resistor Resistance (ohms),
Nominal Gage Resistance (ohms),
Bridge Output (volts),
Dependent Variable
Instrument Constant (volts per unit strain),
Calculator
Indicated Strains:
Bridge Output:
Shunt Resistance:
Gage Resistance:
Instrument Constant: