The “Lego-like” construction and analysis method proposed in the study enables fast and accurate virtual testing of composite laminates, leading to optimal designs while saving time and material costs ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. In addition to mechanical tests used to determine material properties of composite materials, tests to determine structural properties are commonly performed on ...

Composite joints and reinforcement techniques continue to evolve, serving as a cornerstone for enhancing the durability and mechanical performance of advanced composite structures. By integrating ...

Toray Cetex TC1225 low-melt PAEK achieves further National Center for Advanced Materials Performance qualifications.

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. Figure 1b. ASTM D8387 high bypass/low bearing test configurations. Tensile test specimen with doubler plates (left) and compressive test specimen with doubler ...

This video demonstrates a tensile test performed on a composite laminate specimen using strain gauges from Instron. ASTM D3039 is a standard test method for determining the tensile properties of ...

Collier Research has released an Express version of its Hypersizer finite-element-analysis (FEA) software for developing high strength-to-weight ratio composite designs. Hypersizer Express includes ...

Toray Advanced Composites’ high-performance Toray Cetex LMPAEK TC1225/T300 fabric-based thermoplastic composite material has acquired NCAMP qualification. The material is available in both semi-preg ...

Over the past few decades, composite materials have become increasingly prevalent in the manufacture of aerostructures. This recent trend is primarily driven by factors such as toughness performance, ...