As composite materials are used more extensively in structural applications, some test methods that once were considered very specialized and, therefore, not widely used, have become more significant.

Over the past decade and a half the popularity of laminate flooring has substantially increased due to its durability, easy maintenance, and seemingly endless design styles. However, it may be ...

In my previous column, I discussed double-shear testing of a single fastener (see “Editor's Picks,” at right). But fasteners also can be subjected to single-shear loading — our subject this time — and ...

This video shows the compression after impact (CIA) rebound test performed on a composite laminate specimen using Instron impact testing system. Rebound test is an impact test where the dropped impact ...

Lumber Liquidators–the largest hardwood retailer in the US–is offering free testing of its flooring to customers following a "60 Minutes" report that raised doubt about the company's laminate ...

Engineering estimates that are generated by METYCALC are based on engineering principles and empirical data and can be useful for approximate sizing of composite laminates and for comparing various ...

Having relied on its testing lab in Belgium for customers based in Asia for polyvinyl butyral (PVB) material testing and qualification until now, Solutia has opened a new testing lab in Suzhou, China, ...