Back in April 2015, my CW column focused on the two ASTM standardized test methods used for measuring the through-the-thickness, or interlaminar, tensile strength of composite laminates. Despite their ...
Figure 1. ASTM D8287 sandwich CAI test fixture and specimen. Photo Credit, all images: Dan Adams Damage tolerance testing of composites refers to the testing of specimens with a centrally located ...
People tend to spend, on average, several hours a day sitting on couches, chairs, and car seats, as well as considerable time on mattresses every night. Polyurethane foam plays a major role in ...