Plastic strain refers to non-elastic deformation and can occur during specimen loading in a creep test. Plastic deformation can be measured using the hot-stepped loading process when the test is ...

As microelectronics manufacturers take efforts for reduction or elimination of Pb from their device packages, characterization of the mechanical properties of different Pb-free solder alloys has ...

Design engineers with considerable experience in metals may overlook the effect creep can have on the long-term performance of a plastic part, particularly when applications involve high operating ...