What is the capacity of a high speed agricultural bucket elevator? The machine is used for elevating corn from ground level to a height of 60 feet for distribution into various silos. Research of the technical literature contained only approximations. However, the physical variables were identified for experimental investigation. A transparent Plexiglas^TM side was fabricated and inserted into the discharge area of the elevator. High intensity synchronized strobe lights and video were utilized to document the actual discharge conditions in slow motion. Time and corn density measurements certified the actual machine capacity. Visually, there was no question as to the direction the com was going.

A fall arrest system, which senses the speed of the fall and applies a brake, was examined to determine the maximum arrest force transmitted to the human. The force was measured directly utilizing an anthropometric dummy, a magnetic release system, and a force transducer in line with the rope. This method was applied over many drops to determine the behavior of the clutch and brake system on the fall arrest force. This was the result of a construction site accident.

In bio-mechanics, bone material is usually non-uniform, hetero­geneous and anisotropic. Our experimental study directed at stress analysis and force transmission in lion and wolf skulls were conducted to demonstrate the application of photo-elastic coatings. This experimental technique was published by the Society of Experimental Stress Analysis, in their journal Experimental Techniques. This process is also an optical, and produces a full field view of the stress.