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An instrument for measuring minute deformations of test specimens under stress (as of tension, compression, bending, or twisting).

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  • Zwick's videoXtens extensometer, which is rigidly fixed to the machine frame, allows for non-contact strain measurements of materials that undergo medium to large...
  • That is to say, if a delicate caliper ( "extensometer," so called) be fixed to the side of the test specimen, it would show the piece to be somewhat longer under load...
  • Olsen compressometer; and a Ewing optical extensometer of great delicacy.
  • It is also equipped with accessory measuring instruments, which include a Riehle extensometer; an
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