Electrical Resistance Under Mechanical Deformation
topic
Electromechanical testing simultaneously applies tensile, bending, or torsional deformation to conductive yarn or fabric specimens while continuously monitoring resistance change, expressing electromechanical performance as gauge factor, resistance at defined strain levels, and resistance after cyclic deformation fatigue protocols.
Role
Critical for developing stretchable e-textile electrodes, strain sensor fabrics, and wearable circuit interconnects where stable electrical resistance under repeated body movement deformation determines sensor accuracy, circuit reliability, and device operational lifetime in garment-integrated electronic applications.