Several studiesD.George et al. Measurement of Through-Thickness Stress Using Small Holes. Strain Analysis, 37(2):125-139.D.George et al. Application of the Deep Hole Technique for Measuring Residual Stresses in Autofrettage Tubes. ASME, Pressure Vessels and Piping 93-94.F.Hosseinzadeh et al. Application of the Deep Hole Drilling to the Measurement and Analysis of Residual Stresses in Steel Shrink-Fitted Assembles. Strain Analysis 2011, Vol.47 412-426. have been conducted to validate the DHD technique using samples with "known" stress states, by applying a defined load in the plastic range to create an internal stress state in a component, or by loading the component in the elastic range throughout the duration of the measurements.
