Whether they're in machines, buildings or aircraft, it's always helpful to know if components are undergoing mechanical stress. A new material could quickly and easily let inspection personnel know, ...

A new material may be the key to quickly flag damaged infrastructure. This material offers a way to reduce the manpower required to regularly monitor structures that undergo daily use such as bridges.

Creep and Stress Rupture testing evaluates the behavior of materials (plastics, metals, composites, and ceramics) under prolonged stress, and usually elevated temperatures to simulate conditions that ...