WHAT IS THE ROLE OF STEEL IN AIRCRAFT?
A good grasp of technical knowledge encompassing mechanical properties, chemical composition, and…
Stress corrosion cracking
Stress on aircraft parts may be residual within the part as a…
Types of corrosion normally found on aircraft include
Uniform surface attack. This is the most common type and is caused simply…
Aircraft Corrosion
DVI’s Aircraft Corrosion Experts are capable of evaluating corrosion failures involving steels, stainless steels,…
WHAT IS A COMPOSITE MATERIAL?
A composite material is a combination of two materials with different physical…
Bauschinger effect
The Bauschinger effect refers to a property of materials where the material's stress/strain characteristics…
What is Yield Strength?
Whether an object is stubborn or malleable is decided by the yield…
Difference between linear and nonlinear elastic material
A few years ago I wrote an article about various nonlinear material models.…
Imperfections of crystal structure
The simplest point defects are as follows: § Vacancy – missing atom at a…


