
Force, Weight, and Motion Measurement
This course covers force, stress, and strain and explains the operation of strain-gauge systems. Relates weight to mass and scales to balances. The online course explains the operation of load-cell scales. Describes belt-scale, nuclear-scale, and weigh feeder operation. Covers position measurements by means of proximity detection, air gauging, LVDT gauges, synchros, code disks, and other devices. Explains machine tool control and accelerometer operation. Describes the measurement of angular velocity and acceleration, vibration detection, and machinery balancing. This course has no prerequisites. Force, Weight, and Motion Measurement is available in online technical training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Force, Stress, and Strain Topics: Units of force; Static forces; Elasticity; Strain gauges; Gauge factor; Gauge configurations; Other force-measuring devices Learning Objectives: – Define force, stress, strain, and deformation in terms of the English