Cutting Nylon Samples with a side of Stress and Strain Analysis

This blog post will pertain to my first day interning post-ASU spring break as well as things to come in the next couple days.

Until I receive my lab safety course on the 16th of March, I am essentially a bi-stander during the whole experimentation portion of the project. During my time at ASU, I have been helping anyone who needs a hand with something as well as furthering my understanding of stress and strain by reading the Mechanics of Materials textbook. 

On Wednesday, March 15th, I helped Luca Alfarano cut some nylon samples which will be used for testing in the coming days. 

Things have been at a rather slow pace as Dr. Mobasher awaits the arrival of some NASA provided nylon samples, which are of the exact specifications of the parachutes NASA is using. 

My next blog post will be about my lab safety course and ways I will be able to contribute to project in the coming weeks.

Thanks for reading,

Nick Thompson