Brands
Vishay Measurements Group
Interactive Guide
Tech Notes
TN-514
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: