Compared to metals such as aluminum and steel, the number of stiffness and strength properties associated with polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is extensive. For metals, these mechanical properties ...

A new database of cryogenic material properties is now available online from NIST. The database contains properties of solid materials at temperatures ranging from room temperature to as low as 4 K ...

Materials testing tests the accuracy and load capacity of materials in different environmental conditions. Materials testing is not only performed at research institutes, it also helps companies to ...

Materials testing is critical in product development and manufacturing across various industries. It ensures that products can withstand tough conditions in their ...

One material property that is widely used and recognized is the strength of a material. But what does the word "strength" mean? "Strength" can have many meanings, so let us take a closer look at what ...