Journal Published Online: 01 May 1991
Volume 19, Issue 3

Prediction of the Strength of Ceramic Tubular Components: Part I—Analysis

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to develop the analytical background for test methodologies that will enable accurate prediction of the strength distribution of ceramic tubular components from the strength distributions of simple specimens. Four simple specimen configurations and two tubular configurations were selected for this purpose. The simple specimen configurations were (1) four-point bend, (2) C-ring tested in compression, (3) C-ring tested in tension, and (4) O-ring tested in diametral compression. In addition, a short tube tested by axially compressing rubber inside the tube and a long tube subjected to internal pressure were analyzed. These specimen configurations were for the most part selected in a tubular shape in order to simulate the shape of tubular structural components. The prediction of the strength distribution of one specimen from that of another was based on Weibull statistical theory. Effective volume and area expressions, necessary for failure prediction, were derived for these specimen configurations.

Author Information

Jadaan, OM
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Shelleman, DL
Center for Advanced Materials, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Conway, JC
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Mecholsky, JJ
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Tressler, RE
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12555J