Journal Published Online: 01 January 1989
Volume 17, Issue 1

Comparison of Chevron-Notched Specimen Types for Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

There is increasing interest in the use of chevron-notched specimens for the measurement of plane-strain fracture toughness. Attention has been focussed on the short rod/bar specimens, for which several different geometries have been proposed. This paper describes a series of tests on 6061-T651 aluminum alloy aimed at providing a comparison of five short rod/bar specimen types with three different thicknesses. Also included are data from standard compact-tension specimens.

Author Information

Morrison, J
Defence Research Establishment Pacific, Forces Mail Office, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Gough, JP
Baker Materials Engineering, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
KarisAllen, KJ
Defence Research Establishment Pacific, Forces Mail Office, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JTE11528J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE11528J