Sandia Labs FY21 LDRD Annual Report

FY21 ANNUAL REPORT

The Experimental Impact Mechanics Lab at Sandia allows engineers to test the strength and impact properties of any solid natural or manmade material on the planet. Mechanical engineer Bo Song, shown here, makes adjustments to the Drop-Hopkinson Bar — the only one of its kind in the world. (Photo by Bret Latter)

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