Introduction to the theory of elasticity. General principles governing the approach to experimental stress analysis techniques - whole
field and point per point information.
Photoelasticity: Light and optics as related to photoelasticity, Theory of photoelasticity, stress-optic relations, model materials, analysis
techniques. Three dimensional photoelasticity.
Strain gauge techniques: Various types of strain gauges; Electrical resistance strain gauges, and semi-conductor gauges, Parameters
influencing the behaviour, Rosett analysis, Strain gauge circuits, and recording instruments for static and dynamic applications.
Introduction to Moire fringes and Grid techniques.