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Influence of X-Radiation on Behavior of Strain Gages

Palma, ES
Professor, Federal University of Minas Gerais—UFMG, Pampulha,

Lourenço, OR
Nuclear Technology Research Center,

Gomes, PTV
Nuclear Technology Research Center,

(Received 23 April 1997; accepted 9 December 1997)

Abstract

In this paper the performance of resistance strain gages in a radiation environment is examined. Values of apparent strain are measured by strain gages mounted on two kinds of backing materials (polyester and polyimide) as a function of X-ray flux. A comparison of the behavior of both types of strain gages is presented and discussed.

Keywords:
apparent strain, irradiation, X-ray, strain gages

Paper ID: JTE12017J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12017J
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