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Shunt Calibration of Strain Gage Instrumentation

A calculator for

Resistance of Shunt Calibration Resistor

Shunt calibration of half-bridge circuit for small strains.



Independent Variables
Simulated Strain (microstrain),
Number of Active Gages,
Nominal Gage Resistance (ohms),
Gage Factor, Gage (nondimensional),

Dependent Variable
Calibration Resistor Resistance (ohms),

Calculator
Simulated Strain:

Active Arms:

Gage Resistance:

Gage Factor:

Shunt Resistance: