Design and Testing

Design and Testing 28 Jul 2021

Composites testing as part of a building block approach, Part 1: Coupon-level testing

The building block materials testing approach is a step-by-step process that serves as a framework for designing composite structures while also reducing risk and cost.

Materials Testing 18 Jun 2021

Composite testing challenges, Part 3: Testing systems

Several factors need to be considered for accurate and efficient composites testing, including testing systems that can accommodate required test environments, alignment and offer intuitive software.

Materials Testing 19 May 2021

Composite testing challenges, Part 2: Strain measurement for the mechanical testing of composites

Recent developments in contact and noncontact strain measurement methods offer similar performance with additional benefits for composite material testing.

Materials Testing 23 Apr 2021

Composite testing challenges, Part 1: Introduction to mechanical testing of composites

A range of standardized mechanical tests for complex composites are available and still under development for materials development, design and quality control requirements.

Bonding 24 Mar 2021

Durability testing of adhesively bonded composites

Current test method development shows potential for the composite wedge test, a standardized durability-based test for adhesively bonded composites.

Design and Testing 15 Dec 2020

Fatigue testing of composites

Fatigue testing may be performed at multiple points during the design of a composite structure. A focus on small-specimen level fatigue test methods, however, suggests a need for more testing method standardization.

Composites 4.0 25 Nov 2020

Part 2: Applying CT scan data analysis and visualization to composites

Advanced CT-scan analyses can offer deep insight into challenges faced when examining novel composites and hybrid material behavior or performing quality and certification testing. Part two of a two-part series.

Composites 4.0 14 Oct 2020

Applying CT scan data analysis and visualization to composites

Imaging and analysis via computed tomography (CT) has potential for certifiable safety and business sustainability and could be key for interior inspections of composite parts. Part 1 of a two-part series.