Many composite structures are assembled with mechanically fastened (“bolted”) joints. Structural analysis of these attachments requires a linked set of design properties that are generated by D30 test ...

My March column addressed flexural test methods for composite materials. I noted that the details presented in the various available national and international standards were not mutually consistent ...

When first introduced to mechanical testing of composite materials, one can be confused, even overwhelmed, by the number of available test standards. One reason for this large variety of tests is the ...

ASTM published Standard E3499-25 for PIP testing, enabling faster mechanical property analysis in regulated manufacturing ...

Although failure of material is not the only reason for bridge failures, it is a vital step for choosing the correct materials, the analysis of bridge design, and construction testing. Bridge members ...

insights from industryStephan Botzki & Ian McEnteggartSenior Applications Engineer - Composites Market ManagerInstron In this interview, industry experts Stephan Botzki and Ian McEnteggart, senior ...

Composite materials combine two or more distinct materials to create enhanced properties, such as improved strength, durability, and weight reduction. Examples include plastics reinforced with glass ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. The composite material testing market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the increasing preference for ...

As the demands for light-weight composite structures for aerospace, ground transportation, and environmentally sustainable energy systems develop, so do the mechanical testing requirements for ...

The composite material testing market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the increasing preference for lightweight composite structures. WILMINGTON, Del., July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ...