Recent content by tmcalexander

Also, I forgot to mention that the cylindrical system is a shrink-fit system, with dimensions as shown in the picture. One of my main problems is trying to compensate for the gradient imposed by the boundary between the surfaces.

1. Problem Statement: I am trying to measure the radial (#s 3-6) and hoop (#s 1, 2, 7, 8) strain (and from that, stress) present in an aluminum cylinder. I am trying to use a standard full wheatstone bridge setup, but am having trouble settling on a setup that would give me an accurate...