Material Science and Characterization

We have extensive experience in defining a wide variety of specimen and sub-component tests for metallic alloys and composite materials, for the basic characterization of material properties or to understand complex phenomena related to specific designs. A few examples are the following:

tensile static tests on round metallic bar, notched and unnotched
fatigue specimen testing
sub-component fatigue testing
biaxial tests for blade root fatigue initiation characterization
CT specimens for crack propagation and fracture toughness (find standards)
ASTM8510 buckling test
ASTM7135 CAI test
ASTM7136 LVI tests
ballistic tests (find ASTM) on metals and composites
open hole tension and compression tests on composites
full characterization of composite materials (standard, CMC, MMC)

We are able to post-process a wide variety of sensor data, including strain-gauge data and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) data.

Diagram showing the crystal structures of austenite, ferrite, and cementite alongside a phase diagram of iron-carbon alloys with temperature in Celsius and atomic percentage or weight percentage of carbon.

Close-up of three textured, metal matrix composite components

A phase diagram showing the relationship between temperature, composition, and phases of titanium alloy Ti-6Al, with lines indicating temperature thresholds at 1050°C, 850°C, 800°C, and 650°C, including phase regions labeled alpha (α), beta (β), and

Four black and white scanning electron microscope images showing cross-sections of layered material structures at different magnifications, with red boxes highlighting specific areas and arrowheads pointing to features.

Close-up view of a ceramic matrix composite component.

Scanning electron microscope images of a cylindrical sample showing surface defects, unmelted powder, porous structure, and lack of fusion in the material.