Materials testing

group of analysis techniques to evaluate properties of something without causing damage

thumb|A micrograph of bronze revealing a cast dendritic structure

test procedure to determine mechanical properties of a specimen

charpy test

thumb|Non destructive testing with Polux in Brazil Polux is a measuring device for checking the condition of wooden electricity and telephone poles. This is a specific non-destructive testing tool for wooden poles.

destructive or non-destructive test to determine mechanical properties of a structure or specimen

thumb|Timber Beam Strength Test Sylvatest is an ultrasonic measuring device that provides an overall diagnosis of a wooden component to test its mechanical strength. This is a specific non-destructive testing tool for wooden beams.

particle accelerator designed to produce intense x-ray beams

thumb|upright|A wireline extensometer monitoring slope displacement and transmitting data remotely via radio or Wi-Fi

equipment and procedure to measure materials' impact resistance

ability of a material to exchange thermal energy with surroundings

applies cyclic loading to a coupon or structure to determine the rate of growth of cracks and fatigue life.

provides values for the modulus of elasticity in bending

measurement of capacity of a material to conduct heat