Steven J. Stanek

A frangible material is one that can easily fracture and disintegrate upon impact. Such materials will form various fragments following a severe impact with another structure. There are certain...

Vibration damping refers to the isolation of energy that emanates from a system which produces vibrations as it is operating. There are countless machines which produce a lot of energy in the form of...

Lead has been a serious problem for modern-day society. Our hectic lifestyles and the fact that the effects of lead poisoning cannot be seen or felt immediately meant that we kept sweeping the issue...

Flax/ carbon hybrid structures that are available at a lower cost and higher impact behavior when compared to carbon fibers have finally been developed. A UK-based consortium set its sights on...

Water testing cheaters! Now that’s not something you’d expect so close to a disaster which has affected thousands of lives. While many cities in the world are contemplating using high density...

Reducing floor vibration is essential for patterning and imaging industries that work at the sub-nanometre level. As experts move towards smaller scales for pin-point accuracy and more sophisticated...

Frangible ammo is a profitable preparing apparatus and has numerous advantages for individual protection utilize. Be that as it may, what precisely is frangible ammo? Regardless, it is for the most...

Frangible ammunition or bullets are designed to powderize upon impact,thereby eliminating ricochet risks and enhancing shooter safety during training with steel targets, or in close quarters combat...

Lead is a multi-purpose metal. It forms a major ingredient in various products ranging from toys to bullets. Demand for lead is usually high given its abundance in supply and its low price. However...

The Flint fiasco made us aware of the dangers posed by lead and this led to an increased awareness towards seeking lead replacements and lead alternatives. But are we doing enough to protect our...

Traditionally, plastics were chosen, preferred even, simply because of the fact that they were lighter than most metals, thereby making them cheaper, lighter and easier to work with. That may have...

For quite a long time, lead has viewed as the worldview in radiation shielding. The material is modest, simple to process, and gives strong shielding. However, there has been a staggering increment in...

In May 2014, Durham, North Carolina officials sought to combat urban neglect. The town couldn’t afford radical modifications, but it could cover certain blemishes. The city, therefore, prohibited...

For two weeks in December, Auburn, Alabama will transform a downtown section a winter wonderland. Using high density polymers that look and feel like actual ice, the town will turn a parking lot into...

Everyone wants sleep. Hardly anyone claims they get enough sleep. Of course, everyone wants a nice, comfortable bed. High-density memory foam mattresses, the kind that are thick and conform to the...