Torsiograph

Quick meaning: Torsiograph is a noun meaning An instrument for measuring the torsion of the crankshaft of an engine.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

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 […]

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.

Word Forms

• torsiographs

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include torsionmeter, twistometer, torsion, tensiometer, torquer, oscillator.

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