Poisson's ratio is an important material property that describes how materials deform when subjected to stress. When a ...

Recently, the research team led by Prof. ZHANG Tianshu at the Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Science developed a ...

Wood grain is strong in the longitudinal direction. Think of narrow wood columns used to support much larger beams and roof trusses as a classic example of this longitudinal strength. However, wood is ...

Zero-degree winding – also called axial, unidirectional or longitudinal winding – is a sought-after technique, particularly among manufacturers of lightweight structural components for the automotive, ...