A LOW INTERACTION TENSION (OR COMPRESSION)-TORSION LOAD CELL

A load cell for combined axial load and torque having good sensitivity and repeatability and low cross talk is described. The instrument consists of a maraging steel tube with gimbal mounted direct-current differential-transformers to sense the axial deflection and twist of the tube. Free-Flex pivots were used in the gimbals to minimize friction.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, 495 Summer Street, Boston Massachusetts 02210
• Corporate Authors:

  Brown University

  Division of Engineering
  Providence, RI  United States  02912
• Authors:
  • Michno Jr, M J
  • Findley, W N
  • Reed, R M
• Publication Date: 1972-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 15

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axial loads; Test procedures; Torque
• Uncontrolled Terms: Axial forces
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00035640
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Structure Committee
• Report/Paper Numbers: NR 064-424 Tech Rpt
• Contract Numbers: N00014-67-A-01910003
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 13 1973 12:00AM