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The document provides an overview of displacement measurement, defining displacement and its types, including linear, angular, and rotational displacement. It details various methods and devices for measuring linear displacement, such as LVDTs, potentiometers, and encoders, as well as electrical devices like strain gauges and piezoelectric sensors. Additionally, it discusses measurement techniques, including contact, non-contact, and digital methods.

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Measurements

The document provides an overview of displacement measurement, defining displacement and its types, including linear, angular, and rotational displacement. It details various methods and devices for measuring linear displacement, such as LVDTs, potentiometers, and encoders, as well as electrical devices like strain gauges and piezoelectric sensors. Additionally, it discusses measurement techniques, including contact, non-contact, and digital methods.

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Here are some detailed notes on the measurement of displacement, linear displacement, electrical

devices, and strain gauges:

# Measurement of Displacement

1. _Definition_: Displacement is the change in position of an object from its initial position to its final
position.

2. _Types of Displacement_: Linear displacement, angular displacement, and rotational displacement.

# Linear Displacement Measurement

1. _Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)_: A non-contact sensor that measures linear
displacement.

2. _Potentiometer_: A variable resistor that measures linear displacement.

3. _Linear Encoder_: A digital sensor that measures linear displacement.

4. _Ruler or Scale_: A simple and direct method for measuring linear displacement.

# Electrical Devices for Displacement Measurement

1. _Strain Gauges_: Measure displacement by detecting changes in resistance due to strain.

2. _Piezoelectric Sensors_: Measure displacement by detecting changes in electric charge due to strain.

3. _Capacitive Sensors_: Measure displacement by detecting changes in capacitance.

4. _Inductive Sensors_: Measure displacement by detecting changes in inductance.

# Strain Gauges

1. _Definition_: A strain gauge is a sensor that measures the strain (deformation) of an object.

2. _Types of Strain Gauges_: Wire strain gauges, foil strain gauges, and semiconductor strain gauges.

3. _Working Principle_: Strain gauges work on the principle of piezoresistivity, where the resistance of
the gauge changes with strain.
4. _Applications_: Strain gauges are used in a wide range of applications, including structural monitoring,
vibration analysis, and pressure measurement.

# Measurement Techniques

1. _Contact Measurement_: Directly measuring displacement using a physical contact.

2. _Non-Contact Measurement_: Measuring displacement without physical contact, using techniques


such as optical or capacitive sensing.

3. _Digital Measurement_: Measuring displacement using digital sensors and techniques, such as linear
encoders or rotary encoders.

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