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Photoelastic materials are transparent materials that change their optical properties when subjected to mechanical stress. When stress is applied, these materials exhibit a birefringence effect, which causes them to change colors or patterns under polarized light. They are commonly used in stress analysis and to visualize stress distributions in mechanical components.

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Definition of photo-elastic constant?

Optical glass is usually free of strain, but when mechanical or thermal stress is exerted upon it, glass shows birefringence. Stress F (Pa), optical path difference (nm) and thickness of glass d (cm) have the following relationship: In this case, proportional constant is called the photoelastic constant. It is listed in this catalogue at a unit of (nm/cm/105 Pa). The photoelastic constant is the material constant that will change by glass type. By using it, optical path difference can be computed from given stress. Internal stress can also be computed from optical path difference.


List out the uses of photo elastic strain gauges?

Photoelastic strain gauges are mainly used for measuring stress distribution in materials, detecting stress concentration points, and determining the stress levels in structures under different loading conditions. They can also be used for visualizing stress patterns in complex shapes, analyzing dynamic stress variations, and measuring stress relaxation over time. Additionally, they are utilized in material testing, structural analysis, and in research and development processes.


What are materials that transmit and scatter light called?

Materials that transmit light are called transparent materials, while materials that scatter light in various directions are called translucent materials. Materials that do not allow light to pass through are called opaque materials.


What is the difference between magnetic materials and non-magnetic materials?

Magnetic materials are materials that can be magnetized and can create a magnetic field, such as iron and nickel. Non-magnetic materials do not respond to magnetic fields and cannot be magnetized, such as wood and plastic.


Which sequence shows the light transmitting capabilites of materials from least to most?

Opaque materials, translucent materials, transparent materials. Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through, translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatters it, and transparent materials allow light to pass through with minimal scattering.

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Definition of photo-elastic constant?

Optical glass is usually free of strain, but when mechanical or thermal stress is exerted upon it, glass shows birefringence. Stress F (Pa), optical path difference (nm) and thickness of glass d (cm) have the following relationship: In this case, proportional constant is called the photoelastic constant. It is listed in this catalogue at a unit of (nm/cm/105 Pa). The photoelastic constant is the material constant that will change by glass type. By using it, optical path difference can be computed from given stress. Internal stress can also be computed from optical path difference.


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"Mechanical Strain gauges" do not have inductance. There are many types of strain gauge: Mechanical, photoelastic, electrical etc.... Are you wanting the inductance of an electrical strain gauge? if so which type?


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Karl O. Munninger has written: 'A proposed method and partial instrumentation for the study of impact stresses using the photoelastic technique' -- subject(s): Civil engineering


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Robert G. Jahn has written: 'Photoelastic stress analysis of a shock loaded body' 'A study of the processes induced by the reflection of strong shocks in nitrogen' 'Margins of reality' -- subject(s): Consciousness, Parapsychology and science


List out the uses of photo elastic strain gauges?

Photoelastic strain gauges are mainly used for measuring stress distribution in materials, detecting stress concentration points, and determining the stress levels in structures under different loading conditions. They can also be used for visualizing stress patterns in complex shapes, analyzing dynamic stress variations, and measuring stress relaxation over time. Additionally, they are utilized in material testing, structural analysis, and in research and development processes.


How will you analyze the isochromatic and isoclinic fringes using photoelastic bench?

isochromatic fringe are the constant line representing the principal stress difference. it appears as black and white colour while isoclinic occur when any principal stress direction become parallel to axis of polarization.it provide information about the direction of principal stress in a model


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Raw materials are materials that are used in the productions of goods and materials. They are the very basic materials and are feedstock for finished products.


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