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Strain Gauge

Deformation sensor

  • Strain Gauge block

Libraries:
Simscape / Electrical / Sensors & Transducers

Description

The Strain Gauge block represents a sensor that generates a change in resistance as a function of strain using the following equation:

ΔRR=Kε

where:

  • ΔR/R is the fractional change in resistance.

  • ε is the strain at port E.

  • K is the Gauge factor parameter value.

Ports

Input

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Physical signal port associated with the strain input.

Conserving

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Electrical conserving port associated with the strain gauge positive port.

Electrical conserving port associated with the strain gauge negative port.

Parameters

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Unstressed gauge resistance.

The ratio K of the fractional change in resistance to the fractional change in length.

Extended Capabilities

C/C++ Code Generation
Generate C and C++ code using Simulink® Coder™.

Version History

Introduced in R2008a