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US 4,063,454 AGranted
Field test assembly for measuring compressive loads
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorsTerrance E. Hill, George R. Riley
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Abstract
A test assembly for measuring compressive loading under actual field condons having a standard Strainsert stud strain transducer attached at each end to a piston-like member and mounted within a tubular housing. By mounting one piston-like member to a support shaft and the other piston-like member to the object supported, compressive loads, such as from the wind, can be accurately measured.
Claims1
A compression test assembly comprising:
- a. a stud type strain transducer;
- b. a support plug attached to one end of said transducer;
- c. a piston member attached to the other end of said stud type strain transducer;
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- d. a housing surrounding said plug and said piston in a mannner that permits relative axial movement between said piston and said plug;
- wherein said plug has an end of reduced cross-section for receiving an end of a support pole and said housing has an axial opening adapted to overlay said plug and said pole.
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