Crashworthiness may be defined as a structure’s ability to provide controlled energy absorption and protect its occupants from excessive forces and peak accelerations in a crash. In general, the ...

There is no doubt that the developments in materials science over the past 20 years have opened up vast, opportunities for industry. The introduction of novel materials has allowed industry to enhance ...

Metal crush structures have been used for years to absorb crash impact in automobiles and racecars. Although composite crush structures are now used and, in fact, offer better crash energy absorption ...

This lab provides facilities for material and structure testing. This includes mechanical, physical, chemical, electrical and thermal properties measurements. The lab also has an autoclave for ...

As the demands for light-weight composite structures for aerospace, ground transportation, and environmentally sustainable energy systems develop, so do the mechanical testing requirements for ...

Nature goes a long way towards lowering the temperature in urban areas. However, it’s not always possible to install a park in a city. Green infrastructure can be an interesting solution, but it can ...

General Atomics has manufactured the first batch of full-length SiGA silicon carbide composite tubes designed for pressurised water reactors. The company is developing nuclear fuel rods that can ...

Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, announced today that its STRONGDEK® architectural decking system has been recognized with a 2025 Product ...