MEASUREMENT OF FORCE

Introduction:

“Force is a basic engineering parameter”.

Direct methods:

Equal arm balance

Analytical balance

Unequal arm balance

Multiple level system

Pendulum scale

In-Direct methods:

Accelerometers

Electromagnetic balance

Load cells:

“Load cells are the force transducer for weighing purposes”

Elastic load members:

Coil springs

Proving rings

Load cell type

Bourdon tube

Bellows

Shear type load cell

Hydraulic load cell

Pneumatic load cell

Strain gauge load cell

Pressductor

Electronic Weighing System