ISSN:
1460-2695
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
This paper presents results from an experimental programme to study size effects in J-R curves. Results are presented from unloading compliance R curve tests on different sized single edge notch bend specimens of nickel aluminium bronze and compared with previously published R curve data on a Ti3A1-2.5V titanium and an HY 100 steel alloy. The crack growth resistance was measured in terms of the standard fracture resistance J, J corrected for crack growth and the J modified parameter proposed by Ernst. It was observed that following a region of size independence small specimen J-R curves could fall either above or below the large specimen curve. It was found that although the limit to J controlled crack growth could be extended the limit is not unique but dependent on material type.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2695.1991.tb00706.x
