Impact testing is a mechanical test used to evaluate a material’s toughness and resistance to sudden impact loads.
It measures the energy absorbed by a specimen when subjected to a high-speed, forceful blow. This test is essential for assessing a material’s brittleness, ductility, and ability to withstand sudden shocks.
Determines material toughness under dynamic loading conditions.
Helps identify brittle and ductile behavior of materials.
Evaluates materials used in automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial applications.
Ensures safety and reliability in critical components like bridges, pressure vessels, and machine parts.
Used to study the effect of temperature on material properties (e.g., ductile-to-brittle transition temperature).
A notched specimen is supported at both ends and struck by a pendulum hammer at the center.
Measures the energy absorbed during fracture.
Used to evaluate brittle vs. ductile behavior.
The specimen is clamped in a vertical position and struck by a pendulum at the top.
Used for plastics, polymers, and metals.
A heavy weight is dropped from a specific height onto the specimen.
Used for testing structural materials, pipelines, and composites.
Automotive Industry – Evaluates crash resistance of vehicle body panels and bumpers.
Aerospace Industry – Tests aircraft fuselage materials for impact resistance.
Construction Industry – Assesses toughness of steel beams, bridges, and concrete structures.
Energy Sector – Ensures durability of pressure vessels and pipelines.
Sports Equipment – Tests helmets, protective gear, and composite materials for impact resistance.