Simultaneous observation of phase-stepped images for automated photoelasticity

Abstract A novel instrument is described for the simultaneous observation and capture of four phase-stepped photoelastic images. A theoretical description of the optics of the instrument is presented for the first time. Three examples are given of the use of the instrument in reflection photoelasticity to generate full-field maps of isochromatic and isoclinic parameters. The results from these experiments show close correlation to results from both theoretical analyses and manual measurements. The instrument can be used in either reflection or transmission mode and it is concluded that the new instrument significantly enhances the potential for real-time studies using reflection photoelasticity.

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