Strain and Force

This is lab 14 of 17 in the course

by Enable Education

In this lab, students will implement strain and force measurements using a strain gauge and a load cell. They will experiment with different resistive measurements: quarter bridges and full bridges. Finally, they will implement their own measurement system to solve a measurement problem using the sensors and tools they’ve learned about.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Implement a metal film strain gauge in a quarter-bridge setup
Learn about half-brdge & full-bridge setups
Assess the effect of increasing resistance of the resistive sensor within a bridge configuration
Use a load cell to measure force
Calibrate a force measurement using either known weights or multiple identical items
Design and implement a measurement system to solve a force-based measurement challenge

REQUIRED SKILLS

Basic proficiency using LabVIEW
Basic proficiency using ELVIS III Instruments
Basic knowledge of components and their behaviors

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

Engineering laboratory solution for project-based learning that combines instrumentation and embedded design with a web-driven experience, delivering a greater understanding of engineering fundamentals and system design. Learn more

Automated Measurements Board for NI ELVIS III

An application board for NI ELVIS III that provides students with a experimental platform for understanding and designing a signal chain for sensor integration. Learn more

LabVIEW

LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights. Learn more