Mechanical testing with sub-sized specimens plays an important role in the nuclear industry, facilitating tests in confined experimental spaces with lower irradiation levels and accelerating the ...
Advancing the understanding of material behavior and phenomena related to size effects in small-scale components is critical for settings where limited quantities of material samples can be tested.
A four-year IAEA project involving nine research institutes resulted in the preparation of a set of guidelines aimed at standardizing small specimen test techniques (SSTT) for reference structural ...
Compared to metals such as aluminum and steel, the number of stiffness and strength properties associated with polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is extensive. For metals, these mechanical properties ...
With the growing demand for resilient, efficient, and low carbon infrastructure, increasing attention has been directed toward novel materials and ...
The introduction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), particularly innovative non-water-cooled designs, marks a new paradigm in the global energy sector. Among these, Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are ...