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What is materials testing? |
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Friday, 26 September 2008 10:13 |
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 Materials testing is the process of pulling, bending, twisting, turning, hitting, and squeezing materials or components to make sure they withstand the intense stresses, strains and impact forces they are likely to experience in use and application. In other words, materials’ testing examines the overall strength, toughness, flexibility, suitability and fitness for purpose.
That's not to say that the rivets of the Titanic, or the strength of the arena roof, weren't tested, but the likelihood of projects being built with faulty materials is greatly reduced by the testing of materials used in the construction of these man made projects. It's not just concrete, steel, bricks and mortar that are subjected to materials testing, virtually anything and everything can be tested, and is tested to ensure our safety.
Compression and tensile testing are the oldest and most common materials tests performed, most of us do it constantly, but subconsciously. It is difficult to imagine the ancient Egyptians moving the huge stones for the pyramids using thin string – they used rope that was strong enough for the job. As the testing industry grows, and the customers’ demands increase, additional materials testing and data recording is needed to ascertain how substances will react to real life situations. We at Tinius Olsen have just launched a new range of materials testing machines in the Civil Engineering line adding to our already extensive range of Materials testing machines. For more information feel free to contact us |
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 March 2009 10:02 |
