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Advance your career with Mechanical Parameters Reading and Measuring. Hands‑on learning in GCC covering mechanical parameters reading measuring and more

MEC-1666 | Mechanical Parameters Reading and Measuring

Course Sector : Mechanical Engineering

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Duration	Date from	Date to	Course Venue	Course fees	Book a course
4 Days	14/09/2026	17/09/2026	Abu Dhabi	$4,250	Book now
4 Days	07/12/2026	10/12/2026	Dubai	$4,250	Book now
4 Days	01/02/2027	04/02/2027	Zurich	$5,950	Book now
4 Days	05/07/2027	08/07/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now

Course Introduction

This training course is designed to provide participants with the fundamental concepts of reading and measuring mechanical parameters. This course will help participants become knowledgeable of the terms and conditions surrounding mechanical measurement and how they can improve their performance that involves these tasks.

This course covers topics such as the principles of engineering metrology, measurement concepts, measuring instruments, standards of measurement, basic definitions, elements of measurements, and many more.

Course objective

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of engineering metrology and mechanical parameters for reading and measurement.
Explore the standards of measurement for reading.
Familiarize oneself with the key terms and definitions of the mechanical measurement system.
Identify the functional elements of measurement systems
Obtain the ability to read and measure force, torque, strain, temperature, and pressure.

Course audience

Machine Diagnostics & Maintenance – Measuring vibration, temperature, pressure, and load.
Quality Control & Inspection – Ensuring mechanical components meet specifications.
Reliability & Performance Engineering – Analyzing data for predictive maintenance.

Course Outline | 01 DAY ONE

Basic Principles of Engineering Metrology

Introduction
Metrology
Need for Inspection
Accuracy and Precision
Accuracy and Cost
Objectives of Metrology and Measurements
General Measurement Concepts
Calibration of Measuring Instruments
Errors in Measurements
Systematic or Controllable Errors
Random Errors
Methods of Measurement

Standards of Measurement for Reading

Standards and Their Roles
Evolution of Standards
Material Standard
Yard
Metre
Disadvantages of Material Standards
Wavelength Standard
Modern Metre
Subdivisions of Standards
Line and End Measurements
Characteristics of Line Standards
Characteristics of End Standards
Transfer from Line Standard to End Standard
Brookes Level Comparator
Displacement Method
Calibration of End Bars
Numerical Examples

Course Outline | 02 DAY TWO

Mechanical Measurements

Introduction
Some Basic Definitions
Hysteresis in Measurement Systems
Linearity in Measurement Systems
Resolution of Measuring Instruments
Threshold
Drift
Zero Stability
Loading Effects
System Response
Functional Elements of Measurement Systems
Primary Detector–Transducer Stage
Intermediate Modifying Stage
Output or Terminating Stage

Transducers

Introduction
Transfer Efficiency
Classification of Transducers
Primary and Secondary Transducers
Based on the Principle of Transduction
Active and Passive Transducers
Analog and Digital Transducers
Direct and Inverse Transducers
Null- and Deflection-type Transducers
Quality Attributes for Transducers
Intermediate Modifying Devices
Inherent Problems in Mechanical Systems
Kinematic Linearity
Mechanical Amplification
Reflected Frictional Amplification
Reflected Inertial Amplification
Amplification of Backlash and Elastic Deformation
Tolerance Problems
Temperature Problems
Advantages of Electrical Intermediate Modifying Devices
Electrical Intermediate Modifying Devices
Input Circuitry
Simple Current-sensitive Circuits
Ballast Circuit
Electronic Amplifiers
Telemetry
Terminating Devices
Meter Indicators
Mechanical Counters
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
Oscillographs
XY Plotters

Course Outline | 03 DAY THREE

Reading and Measuring Force, Torque, and Strain

Introduction
Measurement of Force
Direct Methods
Elastic Members
Load Cells
Cantilever Beams
Proving Rings
Differential Transformers
Measurement of Torque
Torsion-bar Dynamometer
Servo-controlled Dynamometer
Absorption Dynamometer
Measurement of Strain
Mechanical Strain Gauges
Electrical Strain Gauges
Strain Gauge Materials
Backing or Carrier Materials
Adhesives
Protective Coatings
Bonding of Gauges
Gauge Factor
Theory of Strain Gauges
Methods of Strain Measurement
Strain Gauge Bridge Arrangement
Temperature Compensation in Strain Gauges
Adjacent-arm Compensating Gauge
Self-temperature Compensation

Reading and Measuring Temperature

Introduction
Methods of Measuring Temperature
Thermocouples
Laws of Thermocouples
Thermocouple Materials
Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermocouple Materials
Thermopiles
Resistance Temperature Detectors
Thermistors
Liquid-in-glass Thermometers
Pressure Thermometers
Bimetallic Strip Thermometers
Pyrometry
Total Radiation Pyrometer
Optical Pyrometer
Fibre-optic Pyrometers
Infrared Thermometers

Course Outline | 04 DAY FOUR

Reading and Measuring Pressure

Introduction
Pressure Measurement Scales
Methods of Pressure Measurement
Static Pressure Measurement
Classification of Pressure Measuring Devices
Manometers for Pressure Measurement
Ring Balance
Inverted Bell Manometer
Elastic Transducers
Electrical Pressure Transducers
Resistance-type Transducer
Potentiometer Devices
Inductive-type Transducer
Capacitive-type Transducer
Piezoelectric-type Transducer
Varying Pressure Measurement
Dead-weight Pressure Gauge
Measurement of Vacuum
McLeod Gauge
Pirani Gauge
Ionization Gauge
Knudsen Gauge
High-pressure Measurement

Course Certificates

BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”

BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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