Photoelastic demonstration

Photoelasticity can be used to demonstrate stress profiles and stress concentrations in component models.

• photoelastic experiments with an overhead polariscope
• polariser and analyser each comprise a polarising filter and a quarter-wave filter
• filter enclosed, with stress-free glazing
• all filters arbitrarily rotatable in the horizontal plane
• linear or circular polarised light possible
• green filter for monochromatic light
• load application device with force gauge for pressure and tensile load
• eight different polycarbonate models are delivered
• storage system for parts