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An Improved Mechanical Strain Gauge for Recording Penile Circumference Change
Author(s) -
Laws D. R.,
Bow R. A.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
psychophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.661
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1469-8986
pISSN - 0048-5772
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-8986.1976.tb00888.x
Subject(s) - strain gauge , circumference , strain (injury) , gauge (firearms) , psychology , range (aeronautics) , structural engineering , anatomy , mathematics , composite material , geometry , materials science , engineering , medicine , metallurgy
The re‐design of a mechanical strain gauge for recording penile circumference change is described. Basic modifications included doubling the thickness of the spring steel used in the penile ring, the use of larger strain gauges with a greater strain range, and a different method for protecting the gauge assembly. These design changes produced a more robust unit with greater longevity than the original.