THE ACCURACY OF PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS

K. Hoffmann, M. Egger, W. Wahler
Abstract:
In a wide range of technical fields it is important to be able to measure contact stresses between elastic bodies. Many methods, including those employing electrical or pressure effects, use measurement sensors in the form of foil inserted between the contacting bodies. However, these foils can have a decisive influence on measurement results. This study investigates the influence of the inserted foil on the accuracy of measurement results. The most significant factors are the thickness and elastic properties of the measuring sheet, and the geometric properties and rigidity of the elastic bodies. Numerical results were obtained by means of non-linear FE calculations and compared with experimental results obtained by two measuring methods:
a) Tekscan systems;
b) Fuji prescale film analysed using GODAV.
Keywords:
contact stresses, pressure measurement, measurement accuracy
Download:
IMEKO-WC-2000-TC15-P419.pdf
DOI:
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Event details
Event name:
XVI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement - Supports Science - Improves Technology - Protects Environment ... and Provides Employment - Now and in the Future

Place:
Vienna, AUSTRIA
Time:
25 September 2000 - 28 September 2000