Abstract: A strain gauge for mounting on a surface includes first and second mounting pads arranged for securing to respective first and second portions of the surface. The first and second mounting pads have respective first and second upstanding walls each arranged to extend away from the surface to a bridging portion extending between the first and second upstanding walls. The strain gauge has a strain sensing element secured to one of the first and second upstanding walls.
Abstract: Apparatus and method for monitoring operational performance of an engine, the apparatus comprising a sensor (10) for detecting torsional strain of a shaft (21) of an engine, and the apparatus further comprising a data processor arranged to process signals received from the strain sensor, and the data processor further arranged to compare one or more operational characteristics of the measured torsional strain data with idealised operational data so as to provide a measure of operational performance indicator of the engine.