One material property that is widely used and recognized is the strength of a material. But what does the word "strength" mean? "Strength" can have many meanings, so let us take a closer look at what ...

Mild steel is a type of carbon steel. Carbon and iron are the two main elements that make up steel, with a maximum carbon content of 2.1% of the material’s weight. Steel with such a carbon content is ...

Compared to general structural steels, high tensile strength steel has increased strength making it ideal for the automotive industry where environmental problems and demands for collision safety are ...