There are many theoretical and technical studies on strength of glass, but little is known about the life of glass tumblers (pots) in use. In this paper the author has investigated the causes of breakage in practical use; the origins of cracks of broken glass tumblers; and looked at the average life and probability distribution of the life of the tumblers in use.
Origin
Sasaki Glass Co Ltd, Japan
Journal Title
Proc Icg Conf Glass, Kyoto, Japan 10 42-49
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 5092