In almost any force sensor application, forces other than the one(s) being measured will be present. These extraneous forces will invariably cause errors in the measured values through what is called ...

In my previous column (see “Editor's Picks,” at right), I discussed transverse flexural testing of a unidirectional composite as one method of evaluating the strength of the fiber/matrix interfacial ...

Complex matrix algebra is of great importance to a wide variety of applications. One of the most important application areas is telecommunications. Matrix calculations are used in communications ...