Journal Published Online: 01 March 1994
Volume 22, Issue 2

Back-Face Strain Compliance and Electrical-Potential Crack Length Calibrations for the Disk-Shaped Compact-Tension DC(T) Specimen

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

Back-face strain compliance and electrical-potential crack length calibrations have been experimentally determined for the disk-shaped compact-tension DC(T) specimen. Finite-element modeling was used to ascertain the back-face strain distribution at several crack lengths to determine the significance of inconsistent gage placement. The numerical solutions demonstrated good agreement with experiment, especially at smaller crack lengths when the back-face strain gradients are minimal. It is concluded that precise gage placement is only critical when the crack tip closely approaches the back of the test specimen.

Author Information

Gilbert, CJ
University of California, Berkeley, CA
McNaney, JM
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Dauskardt, RH
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Ritchie, RO
University of California, Berkeley, CA
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Stock #: JTE12644J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12644J