Glossary
Steel testing

Chemical test; Essai chimique

Analyzes the composition and reactivity of the material in the presence of various chemical substances, enabling selection of the most suitable material for a given environment and assessment of the durability of structures.

Elongation at break; Allongement à la rupture

Elongation at break is the maximum strain a material can undergo before breaking.

Hardness test; Essai de dureté

Used to classify materials according to their resistance to deformation by penetration with a harder material.

Mechanical test; Essai mécanique

Enables the properties of materials to be measured by subjecting parts to stresses close to those to which they might be subjected in use, thus guaranteeing the reliability and safety of structures and equipment in the construction and public works.

Physical test; Essai physique

Measures...