Description: (Mechanical engineer)
Arthur Claude Ruge was a renowned American mechanical engineer and inventor credited with creating the modern bonded wire resistance strain gauge. Throughout his career, Ruge focused on driving progress in engineering, particularly in the realm of strain measurement technology. His groundbreaking development of strain gauges transformed the capabilities of engineers in accurately gauging and tracking strain in diverse materials and structures. This innovation played a crucial role in propelling advancements in aerospace, civil engineering, and materials science.