What Does a Strain Gauge Measure?

It’s difficult to comprehend quite how much strain gauges affect your everyday life, either directly or indirectly. Today you have already seen a strain gauge in operation or used a product that used strain gauges during its development. You may have weighed yourself, had some food, used your mobile phone, or travelled to work; all examples of where they have been used. This article is a layman’s introduction to what these sensors can do.