Special presentation on new methods for observing and measuring strains on parts and structures, utilizing digital video imaging.
What is the PhotoStress® method?
A special strain-sensitive
coating
is first bonded to the test part. Then, as test or service loads
are applied, the coating is viewed through a
Reflection Polariscope. The strain in the coated test part is displayed as a colorful pattern.
These color patterns immediately reveal the overall strain distribution and pinpoint highly
strained areas. With an optical transducer (compensator) attached to the Reflection Polariscope,
quantitative strains and stresses can be obtained. Demonstration of PhotoStress in action
What is PhotoStress® Plus?
A newly designed Reflection Polariscope, the LF/Z-2, incorporates a digital video camera and an interface to a computer allowing visual digital imaging not possible before. An electronic digital compensator attached to the polariscope and PSCalc™ software allow easy measurements of principal strains and stresses. The complete process is easy and simple to learn.
Program Highlights Historical Review of PhotoStress® Introduction to PhotoStress® Plus Full-Field Interpretation of Colored Stress Patterns Measurement of Strain Directions and Magnitudes - Attendees will be taught how to make a measurement How PhotoStress® Coatings are Applied to Parts and Structures Presentation of Industrial Case Histories Discussion of Attendees' Specific Applications
Who should attend?
The seminars are designed both for people who have some familiarity
with PhotoStress® testing and people not familiar with it. All those who
attend a seminar will learn the benefits of PhotoStress® Plus.
Special presentation on new methods for observing and measuring strains on parts and structures, utilizing digital video imaging.
What is the PhotoStress® method?
Demonstration of PhotoStress in action
What is PhotoStress® Plus?
