The Texas-born 'poker chip' asphalt testing method has been adopted as a national standard, promising improved road ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. When first introduced to mechanical testing of composite materials, one can be confused, even overwhelmed, by the number of available test standards. One reason ...

Among the first decisions to be made when initiating a composites testing program is the selection of test methods to follow. Unless performing highly customized testing, it’s usually not difficult to ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The preservation of the entire whole-core sample in this non-destructive testing method leaving it available for additional assay and test work. The current fire assay technique followed by metallic ...

Cell death in vitro can be induced by several distinct mechanisms depending upon the type and potency of the stimulus. Biological variables present a challenge to rapid and efficient characterization ...

The testing of the semiconductor dies produced by a wafer fabrication plant involves a long series of operations requiring meticulous care. The time spent performing these tests markedly affects both ...