In-depth articles on metallurgy, materials science, and metal processing — written for engineers and learners alike.
Free linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) calculator. Computes critical crack size from K_IC and applied stress, required K_IC for a known crack, and safety factor assessment per BS 7910 approach.
Free Charpy CVN to K_IC fracture toughness converter using Barsom-Rolfe upper-shelf and BS 7910 transition region correlations. Inputs CVN energy and yield strength; outputs estimated K_IC, critical crack size, and structural assessment.
Technical guide to digital image correlation (DIC) for full-field strain measurement. Covers speckle pattern preparation, subset correlation algorithms, applications in tensile testing, fracture mechanics, and weld deformation mapping.