Abstract
This paper describes a simple and inexpensive way of upgrading an analog instrumented impact testing machine by digitizing its output and connecting it to a computer. The instrumentation, calibration, and set-up procedures as well as a software package for data acquisition and analysis, which was locally developed, are decribed. Some typical results of impact tests are given, and the improvement in the overall performance of the digital setup is demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 265-273 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Testing and Evaluation |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering