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Home » Authors » Henry Zumbrun

Articles by Henry Zumbrun

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Measurement

The Morehouse Proving Ring: A Century of Precision in Force Measurement

The ring had far-reaching consequences across multiple industries.
Henry Zumbrun
April 21, 2025

As we celebrate 100 years of the Morehouse Proving Ring, it's important to recognize the historical context of its creation and its impact on industry and safety. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid industrialization, leading to significant technological advancements and safety challenges.


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Measurement

Taming the Tension: The Ultimate Guide to Cable Tensiometer Calibration

We aim to initiate a conversation and encourage best practices for better alignment between calibration practices and real-world requirements.
Henry Zumbrun
August 19, 2024

Cable tension must be maintained precisely across various industries, and cable tensiometers are crucial for this. However, calibration of these instruments often faces issues due to communication between calibration labs and end users, leading to doubts about equipment functionality.



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The Definition of a Fool is a Drowning Man Who Tries to Keep It a Secret

A Story on Purchasing the Wrong Equipment and Keeping It.
Greg Cenker Henry Zumbrun
April 8, 2024

If drowning and in need of help, most people would yell for assistance. Similarly, choosing the wrong calibration equipment can have disastrous consequences.


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Unraveling Deflategate: Football stadium with closeup of football on field
Measurement

Unraveling the Tom Brady Deflategate

A comprehensive analysis of measurements, traceability, and uncertainty in the Tom Brady controversy.
Greg Cenker Henry Zumbrun
January 15, 2024

The Deflategate scandal erupted following the 2014 AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts when accusations emerged that the Patriots had intentionally deflated footballs to gain an unfair advantage.


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Measurement Decision Rules Feature Stormtroopers line up on platform from Star Wars movie
Measurement

The Force of Decision Rules: Applying Specific and Global Risk to Star Wars

Henry Zumbrun
December 26, 2023

Using examples from the first Star Wars movie, Episode IV: A New Hope, to demystify decision rules and make them more understandable for everyone.


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Recommended Compression and Tension Adapters for Force Calibration

Henry Zumbrun
July 3, 2019

Not using the proper adapters to calibrate load cells, truck and aircraft scales, tension links, dynamometers, and other force measuring devices can produce significant measurement errors and pose serious safety concerns.


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