The research goals of this lab are to characterize the mechanical properties and performance of materials. The testing performed in this lab is an integral part to determining process-structure-property relationships.
A unique testing setup being used in this lab is for hydrogen embrittlement in metals. Specimens are pulled to failure in a hydrogen-rich environmental chamber while an applied voltage is used to measure crack propagation.
Principal Investigator: Professor Kip Findley, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Keywords: Metals, Mechanical Testing, Mechanical Properties