System and method for measuring static load by using a piezoelectric load
sensor with a feedback technique to compensate for the signal loss due to
charge leakage, and therefore ensures measurement accuracy. The system is
integrated with other structure, objects and devices to measure static
loads applied to a mechanical shaft, in an on-line, in-process, quasi
real-time fashion. The system can be used to measure static load and thus
oversee an entire machine system or a manufacturing process.