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PUBLICATIONS

The Proving Ring

Published

Author(s)

Simone L. Yaniv

Abstract

In this homepage, the history, construction, design and calibration of proving rings are given. The importance of force measurement and the principles involved are described.
Citation
Electronic Publication
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Pub Type
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Keywords

force calibration, force metrology, fundamental concepts of force, proving ring
Force metrology

Citation

Yaniv, S. (2003), The Proving Ring, Electronic Publication, [online], internal:/None (Accessed October 10, 2025)

Issues

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Created February 1, 2003, Updated February 19, 2017
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