I have a project can you please help me in it?????????

Question

a beam is supported at two ends and load is applied on the beam at any point due to which deflection occurs ,I need to find deflection digitally without any manual calculations???? I have tried using LVDT or ultrasonic distance meter BUT i need some better method ???? CAN YOU PLEASE HELP?

Answer 1

The classic way to do this is to use a strain gauge. Just glue it on (using the special glue and tedious mounting technique recommended), and Bob's your uncle. If you want a digital reading, then use a digital strain gauge amplifier.

They are available from Omega.