Technical Book on Photoelastic Coatings is Reprinted
MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA May 24, 2006 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH)announces that the authoritative book on the photoelastic coating method for experimental stress analysis has been reprinted. The book titled Photoelastic Coatings, written by Felix Zandman, Salomon Redner, and James W. Dally, was first published in 1977. It has been reprinted under the aegis of the Society for Experimental Mechanics (formerly the Society for Experimental Stress Analysis). Written for the practicing engineer, the book focuses on the theory, materials, instruments, and applications associated with a unique optical process used to reveal and measure the distribution of stresses in structures under live load conditions.
Photoelastic coating technology (trade name PhotoStress®) is used to improve structural design in aerospace, automotive, military, civil engineering, industrial, and medical applications. The technology was introduced in the 1950s by Dr. Felix Zandman. This technology is a part of the diverse product portfolio of Vishay Intertechnology, which was founded by Dr. Zandman in 1962. Vishay Intertechnology has grown to become one of the worlds leading manufacturers of discrete semiconductors, passive electronic components, and stress measuring sensors.
Dr. Zandman, through his research, publications, and lectures on the subject of photoelasticity, has made outstanding contributions to the technology of experimental mechanics. In 1970, his efforts were honored with a Distinguished Contribution award from the Society for Experimental Stress Analysis, and the Longstreth Medal conferred by the Franklin Institute. Co-authors Salomon Redner and James W. Dally have contributed greatly to the theory and practice of photoelasticity.
As explained in Photoelastic Coatings, many different experimental methods can be used to determine stresses and strains in machine components and structures. Unlike other methods, PhotoStress is an optical, full-field method that provides quantitative data on stress and strain distribution over the complete area of the component submitted to live load conditions.
Copies of the reprinted edition of Photoelastic Coatings can be obtained via the following point of contact:
Donielle Dockery
Vishay Measurements Group
Tel: +1 (919) 365-3800
Fax: +1 (919) 365-3945
donielle.dockery@vishay.com
About Vishay
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). Vishay's components can be found in products manufactured in a very broad range of industries worldwide. Vishay is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and has operations in 17 countries employing over 26,000 people. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com
Vishay Contact: Marti Spalding
MarCom Manager
Vishay Measurements Group Tel: +1 (919) 365-3800
Fax: +1 (919) 365-3303
marti.spalding@vishay.com
