Composites Materials Testing
Within the context of composites testing, the standard “building block approach” is a step-by-step series of mechanical tests of increasing complexity, coupled with analyses performed at each step, that serves as a framework for designing composite structures.
In the building block approach, the levels or “blocks” each serve specific purposes and are addressed sequentially, starting from the bottom:
- Level 1, Coupon-level testing
- Level 2, Element testing
- Level 3, Subcomponent testing
- Level 4, Component testing
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VIEW ALLComposites lab launches fresh rebrand to highlight material services
JEC World 2024: With new logo and rebranding in hand, Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd. invites industry and potential partners to learn more about its decades experience in material, evaluation services.
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Through a strategic partnership, the companies introduce the FiberScanner3D module, dedicated to bringing more rapid, reliable and robust fiber structure characterization methods to lab settings.
Read MoreDamage tolerance testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich CAI test
A new ASTM-standardized test method established in 2022 assesses the compression-loaded damage tolerance of sandwich composites.
Read MoreElement, Magma Global renew partnership to extend m-pipe capabilities
Evaluation of CFRTP m-pipe through Element’s U.K. facility aims to qualify the system for new operating environments.
Read MoreFilton Systems Engineering is acquired by Element Materials Technology
Distinguished by its aerospace engineering and testing services, including work with composite hydrogen tanks, FSE increases Element’s digital engineering and aerospace capabilities.
Read MoreAutomated measurement instruments for fiber, filament testing
CAMX 2023: Dia-Stron presents fibra.auto, a new, customizable reference platform for automated sample handling and the LEX/IFSS interfacial shear module.
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Closed mold processes offer many advantages over open molding. This knowledge center details the basics of closed mold methods and the products and tools essential to producing a part correctly.
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ORNL, Zeiss to improve CT inspection for 3D-printed parts
Five-year research collaboration starts with metal AM parts and is considering 3D-printed composites next, incorporating machine learning into CT scanning to reduce time, cost of inspections by 10 times and improve quality.
Read MoreNoncontact, optical testing system takes the guesswork out of traditional test methods
CAMX 2023: Aramis, offered by Trilion Quality Systems, is a measuring system based on DIC and photogrammetry that enables full-field and point-based analyses for material and structural testing.
Read MorePortable digital ultrasonic imaging achieves in-service, field and manufacturing inspection
CAMX 2023: 2D array ultrasonic NDT for composites, metals and other materials is made possible through Dolpitech’s dolphicam and dolphicam2+ matrix transducer technology.
Read MoreInfrared NDT well-suited to demanding in-service, manufacturing and research applications
CAMX 2023: High-precision, cost-effective thermographic NDT technologies offered by Thermal Wave Imaging addresses real-world inspection challenges.
Read MoreCryogenic qualification services provide quality material evaluations
CAMX 2023: Precision Measurements and Instruments Corp. is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing laboratory that characterizes materials from cryogenic to elevated temperatures.
Read MoreAutomated NDE equipment brings new inspection capabilities
CAMX 2023: Omni-NDE combines cobots/small robots with novel sensors to provide automated, contactless inspection of composites.
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Notched testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich open-hole flexure test
A second new test method has been standardized by ASTM for determining notch sensitivity of sandwich composites.
Read MoreRemembering Don Adams
When one thinks of composites test methods, one thinks of Don Adams. Don passed away at the end of 2022. We remember him here.
Read MorePlant tour: Renegade Materials Corp., Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S.
Renegade Materials is known for high-performance prepregs for aerospace applications. Following its acquisition by Teijin in 2019, the company has expanded capacity and R&D efforts on a range of aerospace-targeted materials.
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Strip-type shape sensor method claims real-time measurement of ply-wise deformation.
Read MoreTop 10 CompositesWorld products of 2022
It was a big year for new products in the composites industry. Take a look at CompositesWorld’s top 10 most popular product pieces based on Google Analytics and check out what you might have missed.
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Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
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