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Tech Notes
TN-514
Shunt Calibration of Strain Gage Instrumentation
A
calculator for
Resistance of Shunt Calibration Resistor
Shunt calibration of a "bending" half bridge with leadwire resistance.
Independent Variables
Calibration Strain (microstrain),
Leadwire Resistance (ohms),
Nominal Gage Resistance (ohms),
Gage Factor, Gage (nondimensional),
Dependent Variable
Calibration Resistor Resistance (ohms),
Calculator
Simulated Strain:
Gage Resistance:
Gage Factor:
Leadwire Resistance:
Shunt Resistance: