Metalworkers and metallurgists have long appreciated the ability to tailor the performance characteristics of steel (an alloy of iron and carbon), including their strength, hardness, ductility and ...

This article was updated Feb. 3, 2023. It was originally published June 7, 2016. Hot and cold rolled steel are two common types of steel. Engineers need to know the difference between them to turn out ...

For over a century, wood pole structures have been used to support overhead powerlines. Over time, as the utility industry expanded, the basic wood pole structure has evolved, but regardless of ...