When we think of tensile specimen grips, our first mental image is probably that of the wedge grips that apply uniform clamping forces to the ends of flat test specimens. These were discussed in ...

A composite material is tabbed prior to testing, typically, for one of two reasons: to protect the material from damage from applied loads during the test or to increase the area of the loading region ...

Impact energy is a measure of the work done to fracture a test specimen. When the striker impacts the specimen, the specimen will absorb energy until it yields. At this point, the specimen will begin ...

Fission neutrons for materials testing have been available for decades in hundreds of experimental reactors worldwide; an extensive database for irradiated materials is available. Unfortunately, ...

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test detects genetic material from a pathogen or abnormal cell sample. Ways of collecting samples include a nasal swab, a saliva swab, or taking a sample of blood.

insights from industryAlan JaeneckeVP of Marketing, Materials Test & Measurement/ Press DivisionTaber Industries An interview with Alan Jaenecke, VP of Marketing at Taber Industries. Occasionally, ...

A 10-panel drug test usually uses a urine sample to check for 10 common drugs, including prescription medications and illicit street drugs, but false positives can happen. The test can detect cannabis ...