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Richard Gedney

Richard Gedney is the president and founder of Admet Inc. (Norwood, MA). For more information, call (781) 769-0850 ext. 11, e-mail rgedney@admet.com or visit www.admet.com.

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Figure 1- Elastic strain response to a constant force.

An Introduction to Viscoelasticity Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

The development of new materials and diagnostic instruments will require a greater understanding of viscoelasticity.
Richard Gedney
February 1, 2019
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Dynamic mechanical analysis was first developed in the early to mid-1900s for determining the viscoelastic properties of plastics over a range of temperatures and test rates.


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The de Havilland DH 106 Comet

Stress-Life Fatigue Testing Basics

The many variables associated with material type, sample geometry and in service use of a part or component complicates the design and implementation of an appropriate fatigue testing regime.
Richard Gedney
August 1, 2017
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Since 1850 we have known that metal subjected to fluctuating stresses will fail at a stress much lower than required to cause fracture on a single quasi static pull to break.


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materials testing bend test quality
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Manage Materials Testing Costs

How to calculate ROI and justify an investment in a materials testing system
Richard Gedney Ian Smith
January 3, 2013
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When talking with prospects and customers, testing machine manufacturers often come across symptoms that imply the current situation could be improved dramatically with a new investment in technology, specifically a well-engineered materials testing system.


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Adhesives Gain Strength

Andrew DeWolfe Richard Gedney
March 30, 2010
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Learn more about adhesive shear testing and factors affecting joint strength.
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Measuring the Ductility of Metals

Ductility is defined as the ability of a material to deform plastically before fracturing.
Richard Gedney
June 1, 2007
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Ductility is defined as the ability of a material to deform plastically before fracturing. Its measurement is of interest to those conducting metal forming processes, to designers of machines and structures, and to those responsible for assessing the quality of a material as it is being produced.
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