Tensile and compression testing are used to evaluate elastic–plastic deformation, strength, ductility, and flow stress under uniaxial loading. These tests enable characterization of mechanical response across a range of strain rates and temperatures.
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I performed uniaxial tensile testing to evaluate strength, ductility, and deformation behavior of metallic specimens. Custom testing setups enabled reliable testing of micro-scale samples. Stress–strain data provided direct comparison of alloy performance.
I measured strain during tensile testing using optical imaging and digital image correlation. Full-field strain measurement improved accuracy over traditional extensometry for small specimens. This approach enabled precise determination of mechanical properties.
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