SEDL / STP / STP476-EB / STP48457S

Fracture Toughness Testing

Kaufman, J. G.
Section headPersonal member of ASTM, Aluminum Company of America, New Kensington, Pa.

Pages: 16    Published: Jan 1970

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Abstract

Fracture toughness testing is a new approach to measuring the specific conditions under which low-ductility fracture will take place as a result of a crack developing in an elastic stress field. It appears to be independent of the type of crack growth. The development of fracture-toughness test procedures is reviewed, and the areas of current interest are identified. Implications to the materials engineer and designer are suggested.