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RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI 602 105

UNIT TEST I
VII Semester B.E AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
AE6702 - EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS
Date:

Time: 95 min

Max Marks: 60

1.1

Answer ALL Questions

[Part A - 9x2=18 Marks]
Define Precision of a Measuring instrument.

1.2

What are the advantages of an acoustical gauge?

1.3

Define Sensitivity.

1.4

Define magnification factor.

1.5

State the difference between Accuracy and Precision.

1.6

Define Range.

1.7

Define a strain gauge.

1.8

List the various types of strain gauges.

1.9

What are the basic characteristics of a strain gauge?

Answer ALL Questions

1.10
1.11 a

[Part B 2x12=24 Marks]

What are the basic characteristics of a strain gauge? Which factors should be
considered while selecting a strain gauge?
What are the various types of mechanical strain gauges? Explain Huggenberger
extensometer in detail.
[Or]
Explain in detail about acoustical strain gauges with neat sketches. How natural
frequency of the wire is used for this technique? Explain all terms involved in
frequency expression.

2.1

Answer ALL Questions

[Part A 3x2=6 Marks]
What is the principle used in electrical resistance strain gages?

2.2

Define strain sensitivity of a gauge.

2.3

What are the various types of electrical resistance strain gages?

Answer ALL Questions

2.4

[Part B 1x12=12 Marks]

Explain in detail about the LVDT type of strain gages with neat diagrams.

[Or]
b

Derive an expression for strain sensitivity or gage factor of electrical resistance strain

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gages. Use diagrams at necessary

places.

RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI 602 105

UNIT TEST I
VII Semester B.E AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
AE6702 - EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS
Date:

Time: 95 min

Max Marks: 60

1.1

Answer ALL Questions

[Part A - 9x2=18 Marks]
Give any four basic characteristics of measuring device.

1.2

List the various types of strain gauges.

1.3

What are the basic characteristics of a strain gauge?

1.4

How much is the maximum magnification obtainable by an optical gauge?

1.5

Define strain sensitivity of a gauge.

1.6

List the various limitations of a mechanical strain gauge.

1.7

What are the limitations of scratch gauge?

1.8

What are the advantages of an acoustical gauge?

1.9

Which are the two important Interferometric strain gauges?

Answer ALL Questions

1.10
1.11 a

[Part B 2x12=24 Marks]

What is the working and operating principle of Optical strain gauge? Explain
Tuckerman optical strain gauge with a neat sketch?
What are capacitance strain gauges? Explain in detail the capacitance strain gage
with necessary diagrams.
[Or]
Explain in detail about Schafaer acoustical strain gauge with neat sketches.
Answer ALL Questions

[Part A 3x2=6 Marks]

2.1

Explain in brief specific resistivity used in electrical resistance strain gages?

2.2

Define cross sensitivity.

List out any four metallic alloy materials with compositions used for manufacturing
electrical resistance strain gages?

2.3

Answer ALL Questions

2.4

[Part B 1x12=12 Marks]

Derive an expression for change in voltage in wheatstone bridge circuit which is shown in
figure.

[Or]
b

Explain in detail the various types of electrical resistance strain gages with neat diagrams.