Currently, the rebound hammer is widely used for estimation of compressive strength of concrete as general testing method. Although rebound hammer has made great contribution for compressive strength ...

A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory and Texas A&M University developed a new way to predict metal ductility. This quantum-mechanics-based approach fills a need for an inexpensive, ...

Researchers have developed a new method of measuring the Young's modulus of a cell. Evaluation of the mechanical properties of a cell can potentially provide insight into various disease mechanisms as ...

A viscosity depressant proved effective for replacing the time-consuming mechanical methods for removing heavy oil blockages during the drilling of wells in the Tarim basin of China. The ...

A rare and bewildering intermediate between crystal and glass can be the most stable arrangement for some combinations of atoms, according to a study from the University of Michigan. The findings come ...

Researchers have developed a novel way to measure how mechanical fatigue affects biological cells. They also have established the important role of this effect in influencing physical properties of ...

The Polymer Industry continues to grow and questions arise concerning connections between composites and other materials such as metals, wood, concrete or plastics. In this interview, Stephen Browning ...

Quasicrystals couldn't be simulated with quantum mechanics because of their irregular atomic patterns. A new method overcomes this challenge. (Nanowerk News) A rare and bewildering intermediate ...