• Semester 1 (Day)
• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  seeks to revise basic physics and develop an understanding
of  stress, strain and elastic properties and transducers that may  be
used  in the measurement of these and other physical properties,  such
as  pressure,  density and temperature. The use of strain  gauges,  in
conjunction with a Wheatstone Bridge is covered in some detail  as  an
example  of  a versatile transducer. System performance  in  terms  of
static and dynamic response and the influence of environmental factors
is  discussed  in relation to making measurements that are  sufficient
for practical purposes.

Topics   covered:  Introduction  to  Measurement  Systems;  Electrical
Theory;   Stress  and  Strain;  Strain  Gauges;  Pressure;  Heat   and
Temperature; Flow and Viscosity; Waves and Optics; Quantum and Nuclear
Physics; Systems Engineering; Signals.