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3.2.3.2.1 Bolt Preparation<br />

This strain gauge is designed to be installed at the center of the bolt shank, as is shown in<br />

Figure 3-10. A high-speed milling machine with high strength carbon drill bit was used to drill the bolt-<br />

hole required for installation of the MLT-BL2 strain gauge. The in. (3 mm) bolt-hole with the depth of<br />

1.25 in. (32 mm) was drilled at the center of the bolt shank through the bolt-head. Cooling agent was<br />

used during drilling to prevent the damage to the drill bit. The specimens were washed in soapy water<br />

using an ultrasound shaker to remove any grease or contamination in the bolt-hole.<br />

3.2.3.2.2 Strain-Gauge Installation<br />

The installation procedure of MLT-BL2 stain gauge was easy, fast, and reliable. The 1/16 in.<br />

(2 mm) wide strain gauge was purchased prewired and coated. Vishay AE-10 adhesive was prepared<br />

carefully following the recommended procedure provided in the instruction manual. The adhesive was<br />

injected in the bolt-hole using a syringe. The bolt-hole was over filled to remove any possible air bubble.<br />

Then, the strain gauge was inserted carefully through the hole and secured for 15 min. The specimens<br />

were kept at room temperature for 24 hours to allow for proper curing.<br />

3.2.3.2.3 Verification<br />

¼ in. 1 in.<br />

1/8 in.<br />

Figure 3-10 Schematic Of The MLT-BL2 Strain Gauge<br />

To ensure a proper installation, each bolt was pulled monotonically to 50% of its yield stress<br />

and the bolt force obtained from the strain gauge was compared with the load recorded by the load cell.<br />

This procedure was similar to the bolt force validation presented for Omega SG/LY11 strain gauge.<br />

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