An automated data collection system for a Charpy impact tester
Abstract
A method for automated data collection has been developed for a Charpy impact tester. A potentiometer is connected to the pivot point of the hammer and measures the angular displacement of the hammer. This data is collected with a computer and, through appropriate software, accurately records the energy absorbed by the specimen. The device can be easily calibrated with minimal effort.
- Publication:
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Update 92: Standard Experiments in Engineering Materials Science and Technology
- Pub Date:
- June 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993usee.work..377W
- Keywords:
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- Analog To Digital Converters;
- Automatic Control;
- Charpy Impact Test;
- Computer Techniques;
- Data Acquisition;
- Education;
- Energy Absorption;
- Experiment Design;
- Potentiometers;
- Calibrating;
- Displacement;
- Structural Mechanics