Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.55QP
During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in Table P1.55 were obtained. Using a spreadsheet program, plot the relation between the micrometer reading and voltage. What is the linear range of the LVDT? Determine the calibration factor of the LVDT by obtaining the best fit line of the data within the linear range.
TABLE P1.55
| Micrometer Reading, inches | Voltage, Volts |
| –0.52051 | –0.671 |
| –0.50085 | –0.671 |
| –0.4517 | –0.671 |
| –0.3534 | –0.526 |
| –0.2551 | –0.380 |
| –0.1568 | –0.235 |
| –0.0585 | –0.090 |
| 0.0398 | 0.055 |
| 0.1381 | 0.200 |
| 0.2364 | 0.345 |
| 0.3347 | 0.491 |
| 0.433 | 0.491 |
| 0.5313 | 0.491 |
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