Transverse extensometer for rock, concrete, and asphalt 3975 series

axialfor asphalt

Designed for accurate measurement of small diametral strains such as those required to determine Poisson’s ratio of rock, concrete and asphalt samples. The units are designed to be used in conjunction with the Model 3542RA axial averaging extensometer. Self-supporting on the test sample, these extensometers will work on standard sized diameter samples, but special configurations are available upon request. They are designed for use in testing for Poisson’s ratio and for applications where accurate diametral measurements with low strains are required. The Model 3975 is the best choice for small diametral strains in large compression samples. Epsilon’s circumferential extensometer, Model 3544, is recommended for large strain measurements. These units are easily attached to the sample, and rounded contact edges maintain the position on the specimen. The Model 3975 extensometers are strain gaged devices, making them compatible with any electronics designed for strain gaged transducers. Most often they are connected to a test machine controller with electronics for a strain channel, and Epsilon will equip the extensometer with a compatible connector that is wired to plug directly into the controller. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of signal conditioning solutions that enable connecting to data acquisition systems or other equipment. Epsilon extensometers are COMPATIBLE WITH VIRTUALLY EVERY BRAND OF TEST EQUIPMENT and can be supplied with the correct connector to plug in directly, or supplied with a separate conditioner and amplifier.