Measuring Residual Stresses in Glass Products Focus of ASTM International Training Course

"Measuring Residual Stresses in Glass Products," a new technical and professional training course sponsored by ASTM International, focuses on using non-destructive photoelastic methods of stress analysis in quality control processes to improve yield, productivity, and help prevent costly field failures. The course is scheduled to take place September 29, 2009, at ASTM International headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa.

Designed for glass industry professionals, particularly those working in research and development and quality control, this new course covers a variety of topics including principles of stress measurement in glass products; heat-treated glass applications; container and specialty glass applications; and verification, maintenance and calibration of equipment. Students will have the opportunity to gains hands-on experience with testing samples they bring to the class.