... and bottom. Evaluation of a preliminary low-pressure fixture led to the development and testing of a high pressure version to investigate potential nonlinearities in the response. A series of elastomeric gels was evaluated by casting them into the cylinders and pressurizing the free end. The pressure...

... the intermetallics. As a result, it was shown that the long cast time yielded the intermetallics and microstructures of the solder invariable regardless of aging condition. The granular micro-structure of the air-cooled specimens was shown to be inferior to the laminated micro-structure of the furnace-cooled...