Strain gauge verification of numerical analysis of forage trailer supporting structure

The paper presents experimental verification of forage trailer supporting structure. Conditions for performance of strain gauge measurements of stresses at selected frame points were presented. Results of strain gage measurements were compared with results of calculations by method of complete elements. Dozen percentage compliance of results of numerical calculations and experimental measurements was obtained. Maximum stresses were specified with accuracy of ca.2%. During measurements asymmetrical distribution of load in the frame was stated.