In Part 2 of this three-part series on composites testing, we will discuss the various options for measuring strain when testing composites. General aspects of strain measurements . For tensile ...

With the stress rig in place ENGIN can be used to probe the internal stresses developing in materials as they are deforming, or to map the strain distributions inside components under load. An example ...

Tensile Test Procedure. In industry, tensile testing typically follows these steps: Specimen Preparation; Environmental Conditioning; Machine Calibration and Setup. Select Test Parameters; Run the ...

In an article recently published in the journal Ceramics International, the researchers performed strain-rate-dependent compression and indirect tension experiments on CeramTec Alotec 98% alumina ...

In this video I cover the interesting topic of true stress and true strain.

NORWOOD, Mass.—Instron Corp., a manufacturer of testing equipment for an array of different materials, is addressing both the pain and the strain points of lab evaluations with the launch of its AVE3 ...

Notched testing of composites refers to the testing of specimens with a centrally located, machined through-hole under a specified loading condition. Often referred to as open-hole tests , they were ...

This article highlights the importance of assessing the tensile properties of adhesives through testing and simulation which are crucial for determining their suitability for various applications and ...