The registrations for NEET 2026 have commenced. In order to appear for the MBBS entrance test, the candidates need to be well aware of the syllabus for the test. The National ...

Delayed Ettringite formation (DEF) is an internal expansive reaction that can damage concrete. DEF is strongly influenced by the temperature, above about 60-65°C, and other factors involving cement ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...

Running is a spring-loaded sport—and no, I’m not just referring to the springy, carbon-plated super shoes that have swept the running world in recent years. Muscles and tendons themselves act like ...

Polymers are useful in many applications, but their mechanical properties can be greatly transformed under extreme temperatures. Knowing their performance in elevated or sub-zero temperatures is ...

Objectives: Patients with hemodialysis (HD) have a higher incidence of CVD and worse prognosis than non-dialysis patients. Recently, a new device can measure novel parameters of arterial stiffness ...

The meticulous design and data processing of the SHPB test necessitate an exact analysis of the elastic segment to ensure an accurate acquisition of dynamic parameters. When other conditions align ...

The entire stress-strain curve can now be determined using nanoindentation with a flat-ended cylindrical punch and novel analysis of the resulting force-displacement data 1. Unlike pyramidal indenters ...

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 ...

This month, I'll talk about machining phenolic plastic, also known as Garolite or Bakelite. The material is hard and strong for a plastic and used for a variety of machinery components. It is ...