This video shows a puncture impact test performed on a composite wood specimen using Instron impact testing system. The puncture impact test is performed to determine the impact resistance of the ...

Composite decking has a lot to offer over traditional wood options. Easy maintenance, for one. Composite decking—an amalgam of ground-up wood and plastic formed into planks—doesn’t ever need to be ...

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This video demonstrates a tensile test performed on a composite laminate specimen using strain gauges from Instron. ASTM D3039 is a standard test method for determining the tensile properties of ...

It seems like most home improvement projects that involve using wood boil down to a simple question: is traditional wood more effective and cheaper than newer alternatives? When discussing the best ...