What is Ring Expansion Testing?
A guide for measuring full scale pipe material hoop yield strength using API 5L & ASTM A370 by: Matt Sanders, PE The best way to move liquids and gases over long distances is via pipelines. Pipelines move oil, gas, and water under pressure. A pipeline’s ability to not... read More....
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Aug 2025
Failure Analysis and Forensic Consulting for Overhead Line Assets
by: Ehsan Mostaed, PhD, PE Overhead transmission and distribution lines play a vital role in power delivery—but they operate in conditions that gradually wear on their structural and electrical integrity. When components like conductors, insulators, or tower hardware fail, the... read More....
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Jun 2025
Understanding the Reynst Combustion Pot: The Simplest Pulse Jet Engine
by: Larry Matta, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I. The “jelly jar combustor” is a simple version of a Reynst combustion pot. It is a basic pulse jet engine that operates without moving parts. Though inefficient and loud, it provides an excellent demonstration of combustion and fluid... read More....
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Mar 2025
Ensuring Employee Safety: Navigating Hot Weather Hazards in the Workplace
As the sun blazes down during the scorching summer months, the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of your staff in hot weather conditions cannot be overstated. Rising temperatures can pose significant risks to employees, leading to heat-related illnesses and... read More....
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Aug 2023
Accelerating the Aging Process: Pressure Cycle Testing to Improve Product Design, Development, and Qualification
By: Matthew W. Sanders, PETesting is critical in developing and manufacturing high-quality and high-performance products, since it can provide valuable insights into a product's strengths and weaknesses. This allows manufacturers to make informed decisions about design, materials,... read More....
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Feb 2023
What’s in a Name?
At the end of this year, Stress Engineering Services will have officially crossed another milestone in the history of our company – 45 years in business! To commemorate this occasion, we will be publishing a series of articles and Facebook posts over the next 9 weeks that... read More....
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Sep 2017
