Materials Testing Collaborative Articles

How do you interpret and communicate your elastic modulus and strain results to stakeholders?

Learn how to test, analyze, and communicate elastic modulus and strain results of materials to stakeholders with different backgrounds and goals.

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What are the best practices and standards for materials testing of negative Poisson's ratio materials?

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Learn about the main challenges and best practices for materials testing of negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) materials, also known as auxetic materials.

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What are some challenges and limitations of torsion testing?

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Learn about the factors that affect torsion testing accuracy and reliability, such as sample preparation, material behavior, strain measurement, test standards, and…

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What are the challenges and opportunities of using advanced fatigue modeling and simulation tools?

6 contributions 1 month ago

Learn about the different approaches, features, functions, challenges, and opportunities of using advanced fatigue modeling and simulation tools for fatigue…

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How do you choose the best NDT technique for a given material and defect?

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Learn how to select the most suitable nondestructive testing (NDT) technique for your material and defect based on six key factors and steps.

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What are the current challenges and opportunities in improving fracture toughness of ceramics?

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Learn why fracture toughness is important for ceramics, how to measure and improve it, and how to test and evaluate it following standards and guidelines.

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What are the most common causes and consequences of ductile and brittle fracture in engineering applications?

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Learn about the main factors that influence the fracture behavior of materials, the typical characteristics of ductile and brittle fracture, and the common examples…

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How do you use elastic properties testing to evaluate the fatigue and fracture behavior of materials?

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Learn how to use elastic properties testing to measure and evaluate the deformation, strength, stiffness, and toughness of materials under stress.

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How do you design and perform creep test and stress relaxation test for composite materials?

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Learn how to design and perform creep test and stress relaxation test for composite materials, and what are the factors that affect their results.

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How do you measure and model the mechanical properties of auxetic foams and fabrics?

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Learn how to measure and model the mechanical properties of auxetic foams and fabrics, which have negative Poisson's ratio and enhanced properties.

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What are the applications and implications of Poisson's ratio in engineering design and analysis?

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Learn what Poisson's ratio is, how to measure it, and how it affects the mechanical behavior and performance of materials and structures in engineering.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using brass as a material for engineering applications?

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Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using brass as a material for engineering applications, and how Poisson's ratio and shear modulus affect its…

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How do you compare and validate crack growth predictions with experimental results?

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Learn how to use finite element analysis, fracture mechanics parameters, crack growth models, statistical analysis, and software tools to compare and validate your…

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How do you model the viscoelastic behavior of polymers using rheological models?

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Learn how to use rheological models, numerical methods, and software tools to model the viscoelastic behavior of polymers for various applications.

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How do you design and conduct a fabric testing experiment that follows the relevant standards and guidelines?

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Learn how to design and conduct a fabric testing experiment that measures Poisson's ratio and shear modulus of fabrics using a tensile testing machine and a shear…

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How do you cope with the uncertainty and variability of materials testing data?

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Learn how to improve and communicate your materials testing data quality and reliability by following these tips and best practices.

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How do you apply elastic modulus and strain concepts to solve real-world problems?

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Learn how to calculate and use elastic modulus and strain concepts to solve real-world problems in materials testing, such as comparing, predicting, designing, and…

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What are some common fatigue failure modes and how can you prevent or mitigate them?

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Learn about common fatigue failure modes in metals and alloys and how to use materials testing techniques and best practices to prevent or mitigate them.

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How do you apply yield strength data to design and engineering problems?

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Learn how to apply yield strength data to design and engineering problems that involve load-bearing, bending, stretching, or compressing materials.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using hardness as an indicator of yield strength?

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Learn how hardness and yield strength are related, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of using hardness as an indicator of yield strength.

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What are the current challenges and opportunities in modeling and simulating ductile and brittle fracture?

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Learn about the challenges and opportunities in modeling and simulating ductile and brittle fracture for materials testing.

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