The Iosipescu Shear and the V-Notched Rail Shear test methods are ASTM standards, ASTM D 5379 1 and D 7078 2, respectively. Both are used primarily for in-plane shear testing, but each can be used for ...

Repetitive shock fixturing design is critical and determines the success of HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) testing. A Qualmark designed fixture delivers the required consistency and ...

I noted in a 2005 column (see "Current compression test methods" under “Editor's Pick,” at top right) that there are three basic methods of loading a composite material test specimen in compression: ...

Wireless fixtures for in-circuit testing (ICT) have been available for more than 15 years and have no equal in testing high node-count complex circuit boards. However, there are other hidden ...