Structural Testing and Strain Gauge Measurements

Experimental structural testing — from individual turbine blades to full airframes — is vital for validating design calculations. Since these tests are resource-intensive, m+p Coda provides a precise, scalable, and easy-to-use software platform that reduces setup time and operational costs. Key features include:

• Scalability: Supports from tens to thousands of channels.
• Real-Time Analysis: Includes multi-axis strain/stress calculations, limit checking, and alarm monitoring.
• Seamless Integration: Communicates directly with load control systems and stores configuration data in a central SQL database for maximum repeatability.
• Intuitive Workflow: A streamlined GUI simplifies setup, operation, and report generation.

Case Study: Piaggio Aero Industries
Piaggio Aero utilizes m+p Coda for large-scale structural testing, managing up to 1,248 strain gauge channels. To meet their specific requirements, m+p integrated linear trend detection, allowing engineers to track strain signals against reference force channels in real time.