Measurement

Latest Measurement Articles

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  Scientific Properties

  6 Ways to Measure Fluid Viscosity

  Viscosity is one of the most essential physical properties of industrial fluids, such as coatings, paints and adhesives.Essentially, viscosity indicates a fluid’s...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Procedures

  6 Tests to Measure a Material's Strength

  There are often several criteria that should be considered when selecting a material for a particular purpose. Corrosion resistance and wear resistance are important...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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  Inspection / Monitoring

  8 Methods of Coating Thickness Measurement

  Coating film thickness is an important variable that plays a role in product quality, process control and cost control. Measurement of film thickness can be done with...

  By: David Beamish | President, DeFelsko Corporation

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  Corrosion

  Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility

  Modern construction materials have a number of well-defined mechanical properties that can tell us a lot about their characteristics and behavior when used in...

  By: Nemanja Pavlovic

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  Prevention

  Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection Systems and Function Systems

  Cathodic protection is a corrosion control technique used to mitigate the corrosion of underground or submerged metallic structures. There are two types of cathodic...

  By: Mahmoud Elmahdy | Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

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  Procedures

  5 Ways to Measure the Hardness of Materials

  The hardness of materials is defined as the resistance of a specific material to localized plastic deformation or indentation. The term may also be used to describe the...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Corrosion Prevention

  An Overview of Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement

  Cathodic protection potential measurement is a method used to determine the adequacy of a cathodic protection (CP) system—applied to protect a certain...

  By: Mahmoud Elmahdy | Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer

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  Materials Selection

  How and Why a Material Fractures

  Almost all engineered structures, from gears and valves, to buildings and bridges, must be designed to function safely and effectively. Failure in even the smallest...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Inspection / Monitoring

  A Look at Digital Radiography for Corrosion Inspection

  Imaging technology has revolutionized the pipeline inspection industry, making it possible for inspectors to assess the condition of various types of pipelines with...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Scientific Properties

  Calculating Tensile Stress: Why It Needs to Be Done Now

  One of the most important and frequently performed tests on metal parts and components is the tensile test. Designers and engineers rely heavily on the value of a...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Scientific Properties

  Understanding the 3 Types of Tensile Strength

  Tensile strength is one of the most fundamental properties in any building material. This mechanical property is frequently used to assess the suitability of materials...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Inspection / Monitoring

  Ultrasonic Crack Inspection: How to Avoid Pipeline Failures

  Pipelines play a crucial role in transporting liquids and gases over long distances. Numerous sectors, from the food and beverage to the pharmaceutical industry, rely on...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer