Computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations require high-quality, well-defined and extensive data to yield reliable results. A significant amount of early characterisation work involves establishing basic properties such as density, stiffness, and tensile strength.
Quasi-static testing remains a fundamental technique for characterising material properties. However, although this method gives reliable outputs at ultra-low velocities, it’s less effective for characterising materials under impulsive loads, forcing scientists to extrapolate data gathered at a low velocity.
Read the full article in DPA's June 2025 issue