Until the mid-1970s, compression testing of composite materials received relatively little attention. Up to that point it, had generally been assumed that the compressive stiffness was approximately ...

Mechanical fasteners, such as screws, bolts, pins and rivets, have been used for hundreds of years to assemble wood and metal structures. As composites have replaced other materials in structural ...

A Standard Test Method is a conclusive procedure that yields a test result. So as to achieve accurate and relevant test results, a standard test method is definite, unambiguous, and experimentally ...

The importance of reliability and quality of medical devices cannot be over-estimated, as the lives, safety, and well-being of patients are at great risk and the industry is closely regulated.

Specifications ensure drug substances/products meet acceptance criteria, forming a foundation for robust control strategies. Validated methods must be fit for purpose, with MODRs providing flexibility ...

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) updated two documents for evaluating window wall, curtain wall, and storefront systems regarding seismic drift. AAMA 501.4-18, “Recommended ...

Most of the electrical power distribution infrastructure is static, and in many facilities, the mindset for electrical equipment and devices is “set it, and forget it.” However, much of the existing ...