Use of a Data Acquisition System in Static Stress Analysis

The Data Acquisition System, as used by the Static Stress Analysis group and others, is a tool designed to collect data rapidly and accurately. Its principal terminals are at a collection point and in a computer memory bank.

Between these two terminals are signal conditioners which modify calibrated signals so that specific engineering functions, pounds per square inch (P.S.I.) (kPa); gallons per minute (G.P.M.) (L.P.M.) or specific degrees of temperature (F° or C°) are recorded.

The static stress applications of the Data Acquisition System are often multipurpose:

1. (1)
   Data is used to evaluate structural problems related to product use.
2. (2)
   Data is used to provide confirmation of design on a pilot or preproduction model.
3. (3)
   Data is used to feed an Engineering Data Base.

This paper will attempt to show how these objectives can be achieved efficiently.