Fibre networks inspire an update to a century-old criterion for mechanical integrity — showing that a little bending resistance can go a long way. At first glance, geodesic domes have little in common ...
If one is serious about testing the stiffness of materials or parts, there’s nothing quite like doing your own tests. And thanks to [JanTec]’s 3-Point Bending Test rig, there’s no need to reinvent the ...
The thickness of concrete coating on a large-diameter offshore pipeline may be up to eight times the wall thickness of its steel pipe, requiring that its effects on the stiffness, stresses, and ...