NASA NTRS · 19830000168
Electronic Dilatometer
Abstract
Nonclamping micrometer measures small strains. Electronic dilatometer measures minute dimensional changes caused by moisture absorption in graphite/ epoxy composites. Instrument handles sample 6 inches (15 cm) long and has strain resolution of 0.1 micro-inch/inch (0.1 micron/meter). Possible to predict humidity-induced dimensional changes in items constructed of sample material.
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Stroope, C. R., Plews, G. S., Ermlich, J.. 1983-10-01. Electronic Dilatometer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830000168
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