Fracture toughness testing of geological materials underpins reliable assessment of rock resistance to crack initiation and propagation in contexts ranging from civil engineering to volcanic hazard ...

French engineers have developed a ceramic composite that is roughly 10 times tougher than ...

Due to their unique thermodynamic characteristics, high strength ceramic materials are pervasively used in demanding industrial applications. Characteristically, advanced ceramics display tightly ...

This video provides a complete explanation on how to perform a fracture toughness test to assess resistance to fatigue pre-crack. Huntsman operates an ISO 17025 accredited testing facility for ...

Researchers developed a 3D-printed concrete composite with alternating layers of mortar and polymer, enhancing mechanical ...

Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating a metallic alloy made of chromium, cobalt, and nickel (CrCoNi). Not only is the metal extremely ...

Zirconium carbide nanoparticles trigger crystal-structure changes that make brittle ceramic matrix composites stronger and ...

The alloy, known as CrCoNi, is an example of a high entropy alloy (HEA), which – unlike alloys in use today – contains equal proportions of its constituent elements. HEAs were first developed ~20 ...