PKM10

Strain gauge measurement techniques

Course aim

After completing the training, the participant:

Has knowledge of strain gauge operating principles
Has knowledge of the application possibilities of resistance strain gauges for determining the following mechanical quantities: force, torque, bending moment, strain, pressure, and for determining stress levels in structures
Can design a measurement system dedicated to carrying out specific measurement tasks
Can prepare the substrate for strain gauge bonding, connect the measurement system, and protect the measurement system from external factors
Can configure the measurement environment
Can perform calibration of the created measurement points
Can perform time-domain recording of measured quantities
Can analyze collected data and determine expected mechanical quantities

Target group

The training is directed at engineering and technical staff involved in measurement techniques for the following mechanical quantities: force, torque, bending moment, strain, pressure, and for determining stress levels in structures using resistance strain gauges

Employees of design and construction departments, research and development departments
Employees of other departments, e.g., electrical, automation, testing department, maintenance, quality control, and others
People involved in measuring mechanical quantities

Course type

Open training

Course level

PKM10

Duration

2 days, 14h

Prerequisites

Location

Engineering Training Center in Gliwice or customer's headquarters
See the laboratory

Dates

Rok 2026

Terms, costs of participation, location and training program are being set individually with the customer

Dates

Please contact us

Schedule

day 1: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
day 2: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Price

Highlights

A certificate of completion
Training materials
Writing aids (pen, notebook) - regarding stationary training
Complete care of idividually assigned customer service person
Participant Cards with discounts to partner restaurants / pubs in Gliwice (regarding stationary training)

Catering

Participants of training courses at our center receive unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar and a two-course lunch.
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Contact

tel.: 0048 32 4111 000
e-mail: info@emt-systems.pl

Closed trainings

This course is also available as a closed training where the dates, price, locations and the content is settled individually with the Client.

Certificate

After completing the training, each participant receives a personalized bilingual certificate that descriptively confirms the acquired skills in accordance with the PN-EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system implemented at EMT-SYSTEMS Sp. z o.o., supervised and certified by TUV Nord Polska.
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Accommodation

List of hotels near the training location

Please contact us on:

0048 32 4111 000

info@emt-systems.pl

should you have any questions on the course you have chosen

Course program

Day 1

Theoretical foundations of strain gauge operating principles – historical overview
Review of commercial strain gauge sensors
Strain gauge construction, installation method, electrical connection, measurement point protection
Design of measurement points and selection of strain gauge parameters for specific measurement tasks
Types of strain gauges:
- linear
- strain gauge rosettes
Selection of strain gauge for substrate taking into account heterogeneous materials
Wheatstone bridge
Temperature and lead wire compensation
Measurement systems, signal amplifiers
Measurement signal recording
Calibration of manufactured sensors
Application examples and strain gauge utilization
Measurement of residual stresses in structures
Analysis of factors affecting measurement accuracy
Analysis of potential methodological errors
Analysis of recorded values and determination of mechanical quantities

Day 2

Implementation of strain gauge measurement points using linear strain gauges designed to determine, for example, axial force in a rod or bending stresses in a beam
- This implementation includes complete preparation of measurement points, starting from surface preparation, through strain gauge bonding, electrical connection, measurement point protection, measurement system connection, calibration of manufactured sensors, recording of measured values, determination of expected mechanical quantities, critical analysis of performed measurements, and conclusions and observations.
Implementation of strain gauge measurement points using strain gauge rosettes designed to determine, for example, stresses in a twisted shaft or torques
- This implementation includes complete preparation of measurement points, starting from surface preparation, through strain gauge bonding, electrical connection, measurement point protection, measurement system connection, calibration of manufactured sensors, recording of measured values, determination of expected mechanical quantities, critical analysis of performed measurements, and conclusions and observations.

Laboratory

Training rooms and laboratories – air-conditioned, large, and spacious. Equipped with a projector, flipchart, writing materials, computer, and specialized software.

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Catering

In addition to the substantive aspect, the comfort of our training participants is very important to us. We provide students with a climatic cafe and restaurant space, which is a place for refreshments and relaxation during breaks. We invite you to use the coffee bar and the modern massage chair!

During each training day, participants receive:

Unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar, serving tea and high-quality freshly ground coffee. The bar is equipped with:
- NECTO Karisma - a professional espresso machine of Italian production.
- THERMOPLAN BW 4 - a professional espresso machine made in Switzerland.
These are coffee machines used in the best coffee shops. According to your taste, we serve unique types of coffee - Cappuccino, Espresso, Americano, Caffe Latte and Turkish coffee. Training participants can also use unlimited sparkling and still water, juices and sweets.

Two-course dinner - a combination of traditional, home-made flavors with meals served in restaurants.

Until 4:00 PM in the cafe on the first floor you can also buy fresh sandwiches, cakes, sweet and salty snacks and cold drinks. After training - from 4:00 PM - we invite you to try the delicious dishes of the Cechownia Restaurant, prepared by the best chefs in Gliwice.