The finite element method (FEM) has been used as a powerful tool to solve engineering problems since the late 50s. The calculations were, at that time, carried out by hand and the method was force-based, not displacement-based as we use…

Finite element solutions are becoming vital for complex engineering systems that are not simple to analyze by using old traditional methods. Comparing to theoretical approaches, FE models are capable to deal with much more intricate multiphysics problems. However, two crucial…

Mechanical engineers put an Oreo’s cream filling through a battery of tests to understand what happens when two wafers are twisted apart. When you twist open an Oreo cookie to get to the creamy centre, you’re mimicking a standard test…

Many young researchers find it extremely difficult to write scientific articles, and few receive specific training in the art of presenting their research work in written format. Yet, publishing is often vital for career advancement, to obtain funding, to obtain…

As far as I remember that the first time I heard of the term "Strain" was probably in the Engineering materials module at the university. While learning about the tensile test, the lecturer was drawing some parallel lines to a…

Most people have an idea of strength as well, although most non-technical people may not be aware that any given material has a number of different properties that fall under the category of strength (yield strength, tensile strength, fatigue strength,…