Meaning of torsiograph | Babel Free

Definitions

An instrument for measuring the torsion of the crankshaft of an engine.

Examples

“Mechanical seismic-type torsiographs which record⟳ on a continuous strip⟳ chart are generally limited to belt drive⟳. This is due to difficulty in mounting the instrument drive⟳ shaft in proper axial alignment with the end⟳ of the shaft system under test⟳.”

“In 1912 he originated the Geiger mechanical seismic torsiograph which was the first instrument to record⟳ torsional vibrations of shaft systems as a continuous wave-trace on a paper ribbon […]”

“In appropriate installations, the torsiograph provides good evidence of most torsional vibration modes.”

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