Durability of components under dynamic load can be increased by understanding the origin of the stress and strain distribution. While numerical simulations based on finite element (FE) models can help ...

Dynamic strain rate testing is a critical methodology for examining how materials respond under rapidly applied loads. This approach enables researchers to quantify mechanical properties such as ...

Many conventional strain gages are similar in appearance to Figure 1. A serpentine pattern etched into a metal foil creates a relatively high resistance in a small space. The foil is bonded to a thin ...

Three samples of shale rock, two from the Eagle Ford play and one from the Haynesville play, were successfully tested by instrumented indentation using a Nano Indenter G200 from KLA. Results were ...

A key goal in several structural dynamics studies is to define the locations on a structure where failures are most likely to occur. Fatigue damage is a result of fluctuating strain. Therefore, it is ...

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...

The miniature-format strain sensors DST20 complement the Baumer portfolio by adding a compact and cost- efficient system for measuring large forces above 10,000 N even in confined spaces. With their ...

Researchers have developed a novel wearable strain sensor based on the modulation of optical transmittance of a carbon nanotube (CNT)-embedded elastomer. The sensor is capable of sensitive, stable, ...

Instron (Norwood, Mass., U.S.) is releasing the AVE3, an noncontacting video extensometer that delivers precise strain measurement with micron-level accuracy for tensile, compression and bend testing.

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Micro-Measurements ® brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) (www.micro-measurements.com), industry experts in the design, development, and manufacture of ...

Data-acquisition systems ­using a range of architectures and connectivity options can perform a wide selection of signal acquisition and conditioning functions. Many vendors are addressing medical and ...