Shawn Byrd, Technical Manager at Tinius Olsen, takes a look at the revolution in the world of extensometry
Shawn Byrd, Technical Manager at Tinius Olsen, takes a look at the revolution in the world of extensometry with the increasing use of video extensometers, their applications, operation and features. Shawn's primary focus at Tinius Olsen is on materials testing and the application of various standards to different testing platforms that help evaluate materials and products. He is a member of ASTM Committees C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, D30 on Composite Materials, E28 on Mechanical Testing, and F16 on Fasteners. Involved with independent testing labs in the United States, China, India, and Singapore, he has also completed numerous Nadcap, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, and ISO audits. Video Extensometry Improvements in both video technology and computer software has a new generation of non-contact extensometers coming to the fore; the video extensometer. Video extensometers have many advantages. They give users greater f