From classroom labs to industrial workshops, testing materials for their strength is a cornerstone of engineering education and practice. Whether it’s pulling metals apart in a tensile test, ...

One material property that is widely used and recognized is the strength of a material. But what does the word "strength" mean? "Strength" can have many meanings, so let us take a closer look at what ...

In this video excerpt from NOVA's "Making Stuff: Stronger" , host and New York Times technology columnist David Pogue visits DuPont™, where Kevlar® was invented. After learning how this bulletproof ...

Steel is an essential material and is used in various different applications. It is necessary to evaluate the chemical composition and mechanical properties of steel before choosing the right grade.

Topic: Comparison of Steel Tensile Strengths Objective: The rescue team will better understand advanced steel tensile strength ratings and how they relate to that of mild or high-strength steel. Task: ...

Over the last 10 years, steelmakers around the world have developed new structural-grade steels with higher tensile strengths and yields. This progress has enabled producers to use lighter section ...