Portable Digital Image Correlation for Undergraduate Teaching (DIC)

Portable Digital Image Correlation for Undergraduate Teaching The Revealer Educational DIC is a portable, all-in-one strain measurement platform purpose-built for undergraduate teaching. It brings full-field optical measurement into the classroom, allowing students to visualise real deformation and strain behaviour rather than relying solely on theoretical models. Designed for programs in mechanics, materials science, civil engineering, water resources, and geology. Key Features Portable and integrated – Compact system that's easy to set up and move between labs or demonstration spaces Real-time visualisation – Students see strain fields develop live during testing, connecting theory to observable behaviour Comprehensive teaching materials – Comes with structured curriculum support to integrate seamlessly into coursework Tester communication – Synchronises with testing machines for coordinated load and strain data capture Real-time image saving – Captures and stores data for post-lab analysis and student projects Specifications Parameter Value SKU RVM-EDU Resolution 4096 × 3000 @ 30.5 fps Measurement range 200 × 150 mm / 100 × 75 mm Displacement accuracy 5 μm in-plane, 10 μm out-of-plane Strain accuracy ≤50 με Strain measurement range 0.005% – 2000% Real-time image saving ● Tester communication ● Teaching Applications Mechanics of Materials Demonstrate local deformation and stress distribution under tensile, compressive, and bending loads—replacing abstract equations with visible, measurable strain fields. Dynamic and Transient Response Capture real material behaviour under impact, fracture, and vibration loading (when paired with high-speed imaging). Vibration and Modal Analysis Reconstruct structural vibration response and multi-order mode shapes with non-contact measurement. High-Temperature Studies Visualise strain distribution and thermal field evolution under elevated temperature and thermo-mechanical coupling (with appropriate DIC configuration). Micro-Scale Measurement Analyse deformation in millimetre-scale specimens for advanced materials characterisation projects. Why DIC in the Classroom? Traditional strain gauges measure single points. DIC reveals the complete strain field across a specimen surface, helping students understand: How stress concentrates around holes, notches, and geometric features How cracks initiate and propagate How different materials respond to identical loading conditions This visual, intuitive approach deepens comprehension and better prepares students for industry and research applications. Contact us to discuss integrating the Revealer Educational DIC into your teaching laboratory.