Strain Measurement Tips & Tricks

The reference book on experimental stress analysis using strain gauges

Get a complete overview of the topic of "An Introduction to Stress Analysis and Transducer Design using Strain Gauges - in Karl Hofmann's 250-page reference book.


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Two how-to guides on strain gauges available

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  • Practical Hints for the Installation of Strain Gauges
  • Applying the Wheatstone Bridge Circuit

What is Experimental Stress Analysis?

Determining and identifying stress in material: This is done using experimental stress analysis. Strain gauges are the principal measuring instrument used in this context. 

Here you will find a short introduction to experimental stress analysis

Our tip: HBM Academy seminars

HBM Academy seminars and workshops are available where you will learn how to install strain gauges - step by step, by our highly-skilled trainers.

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Strain Measurement Videos

How to Install Strain Gauges

How to install a strain gauge? Watch our training video to learn step by step how to proceed when measuring with strain gauges.

Finding the right strain gauge

In our video Angela Bäumel from HBM Academy explains how you can quickly and easily find the right strain gauge for your application.

How to work with strain gauges in catman AP

This tutorial shows you the necessary steps for setting up strain gauge rosettes by using HBM's catman AP data acquisition software.

Tips for Faster Strain Gauge Installation

In this video from HBM Test and Measurement, you find 10 tips for making strain gauge installation faster.

Correct Welding of Strain Gauges

This video provides you with useful tips and tricks on the correct welding of electrical and optical strain gauges.

Strain Measurement Articles

How to measure stress?

Profit from the benefits of experimental stress analysis which enables mechanical stresses in components to be measured.

A comparison: electrical or optical stain gages

When are electrical strain gauges adequate, when do you need to use optical strain gauges? This article describes the fundamental differences between the t

What is a Fiber Bragg Grating?

A fiber Bragg grating is just a few millimeters long, highly sensitive and very reliable. Learn more about its properties!

Tips for experimental stress analysis

Our series of articles addresses possible sources of error when strain gauges are used in experimental stress analysis and shows how to successfully assess

Optical Fiber Sensors vs. Conventional Electrical Strain Gauges Download

Virtually every type of public infrastructure, including bridges, pipelines, tunnels, foundations, roadways, dams, etc., is subject to factors that can degrade it or lead to malfunctions. These structural problems can be the result of deterioration, improper construction methods, seismic activity, nearby construction work, etc.

Article: Temperature Compensation of Strain Gauges

The article explains how temperature can influence strain gauge measurements and how to compensate these unwanted effects.

10 Tips To Make Your Strain Gauge Installations Go Quickly & Effectively

When you need to measure strain on an object, you are often doing so in a short timeframe. If the strain gauge is improperly installed, you can receive false measurements, which may cause you to spend even more time correcting these mistakes.

Latest Articles

Article: Temperature Compensation of Strain Gauges
The article explains how temperature can influence strain gauge measurements and how to compensate these unwanted effects.
Optical Fiber Sensors vs. Conventional Electrical Strain Gauges Download
Virtually every type of public infrastructure, including bridges, pipelines, tunnels, foundations, roadways, dams, etc., is subject to factors that can degrade it or lead to malfunctions. These structural problems can be the result of deterioration, improper construction methods, seismic activity, nearby construction work, etc.
Tips for experimental stress analysis
Our series of articles addresses possible sources of error when strain gauges are used in experimental stress analysis and shows how to successfully assess
IRIS: Quality testing of a pipe
HBM supported IRIS institute in Norway to take measurements using strain gauges and a data logging system to prevent delays in the work of a new pipeline model.
Bromma: Developing of lifting beam
As part of their product development, Bromma wanted to verify its theoretic models by measuring tension in the steel used for lifting beams.
Minesto: Power from tidal and ocean currents
Minesto develops power plants for the commercial production of electricity from slow ocean and tidal currents using strain gauges from HBM.
Holmenbrua: Analyzing the carrying capacity
Examinations by HBM of the Holmenbrua bridge in Drammen in Norway was exposed to or whether improvements were needed.
What is a Fiber Bragg Grating?
A fiber Bragg grating is just a few millimeters long, highly sensitive and very reliable. Learn more about its properties!
A comparison: electrical or optical stain gages
When are electrical strain gauges adequate, when do you need to use optical strain gauges? This article describes the fundamental differences between the t
How to measure stress?
Profit from the benefits of experimental stress analysis which enables mechanical stresses in components to be measured.
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