Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements 7th Edition by Richard Figliola, Donald Beasley 1119475651 9781119475651

1 Basic Concepts of Measurement Methods

Problems

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1.1 Introduction

1.2 General Measurement System

1.3 Experimental Test Plan

1.4 Calibration

1.5 Standards

1.6 Presenting Data

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2 Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Signals

Problems

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2.1 Introduction

2.2 Input/Output Signal Concepts

2.3 Signal Analysis

2.4 Signal Amplitude and Frequency

2.5 Fourier Transform and the Frequency Spectrum

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3 Measurement System Behavior

Problems

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3.1 Introduction

3.2 General Model for a Measurement System

3.3 Special Cases of the General System Model

3.4 Transfer Functions

3.5 Phase Linearity

3.6 Multiple‐Function Inputs

3.7 Coupled Systems

3.8 Summary

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4 Probability and Statistics

Problems

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4.1 Introduction

4.2 Statistical Measurement Theory

4.3 Describing the Behavior of a Population

4.4 Statistics of Finite‐Sized Data Sets

4.5 Hypothesis Testing

4.6 Chi‐Squared Distribution

4.7 Regression Analysis

4.8 Data Outlier Detection

4.9 Number of Measurements Required

4.10 Monte Carlo Simulations

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5 Uncertainty Analysis

Problems

Readings

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Measurement Errors

5.3 Design‐Stage Uncertainty Analysis

5.4 Identifying Error Sources

5.5 Systematic and Random Errors and Standard Uncertainties

5.6 Uncertainty Analysis: Multi‐Variable Error Propagation

5.7 Advanced‐Stage Uncertainty Analysis

5.8 Multiple‐Measurement Uncertainty Analysis

5.9 Correction for Correlated Errors

5.10 Nonsymmetrical Systematic Uncertainty Interval

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6 Analog Electrical Devices and Measurements

Problems

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6.1 Introduction

6.2 Analog Devices: Current Measurements

6.3 Analog Devices: Voltage Measurements

6.4 Analog Devices: Resistance Measurements

6.5 Loading Errors and Impedance Matching

6.6 Analog Signal Conditioning: Amplifiers

6.7 Analog Signal Conditioning: Special-Purpose Circuits

6.8 Analog Signal Conditioning: Filters

6.9 Grounds, Shielding, and Connecting Wires

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7 Sampling, Digital Devices, and Data Acquisition

Problems

Readings

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Sampling Concepts

7.3 Digital Devices: Bits and Words

7.4 Transmitting Digital Numbers: High and Low Signals

7.5 Voltage Measurements

7.6 Data Acquisition Systems

7.7 Data Acquisition System Components

7.8 Analog Input–Output Communication

7.9 Digital Input–Output Communication

7.10 Digital Image Acquisition and Processing

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8 Temperature Measurements

Problems

Readings

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Temperature Standards and Definition

8.3 Thermometry Based on Thermal Expansion

8.4 Electrical Resistance Thermometry

8.5 Thermoelectric Temperature Measurement

8.6 Radiative Temperature Measurements

8.7 Physical Errors in Temperature Measurement

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9 Pressure and Velocity Measurements

Problems

Readings

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Pressure Concepts

9.3 Pressure Reference Instruments

9.4 Pressure Transducers

9.5 Pressure Transducer Calibration

9.6 Pressure Measurements in Moving Fluids

9.7 Modeling Pressure–Fluid Systems

9.8 Design and Installation: Transmission Effects

9.9 Acoustical Measurements

9.10 Fluid Velocity Measuring Systems

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10 Flow Measurements

Problems

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10.1 Introduction

10.2 Historical Background

10.3 Flow Rate Concepts

10.4 Volume Flow Rate through Velocity Determination

10.5 Pressure Differential Meters

10.6 Insertion Volume Flow Meters

10.7 Mass Flow Meters

10.8 Flow Meter Calibration and Standards

10.9 Estimating Standard Flow Rate

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11 Strain Measurement

Problems

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11.1 Introduction

11.2 Stress and Strain

11.3 Resistance Strain Gauges

11.4 Strain Gauge Electrical Circuits

11.5 Practical Considerations for Strain Measurement

11.6 Apparent Strain and Temperature Compensation

11.7 Optical Strain Measuring Techniques

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12 Mechatronics: Sensors, Actuators, and Controls1: Sensors, Actuators, and Controls

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12.1 Introduction

12.2 Sensors

12.3 Actuators

12.4 Controls

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A PROPERTY DATA AND CONVERSION FACTORS

B LAPLACE TRANSFORM BASICS

B.1 Final Value Theorem

B.2 Laplace Transform Pairs

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GLOSSARY

INDEX

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