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TN-514
Shunt Calibration of Strain Gage Instrumentation
A
calculator for
Resistance of Shunt Calibration Resistor
Shunt calibration of a "axial-load" full bridge with leadwire resistance.
Independent Variables
Simulated Compressive Strain (microstrain),
Poison's Ratio (nondimensional),
Leadwire Resistance (ohms),
Nominal Gage Resistance (ohms),
Gage Factor, Gage (nondimensional),
Dependent Variable
Calibration Resistor Resistance (ohms),
Calculator
Simulated Strain:
Poisson's Ratio:
Gage Resistance:
Gage Factor:
Leadwire Resistance:
Shunt Resistance: