The effect on the fracture statistics of glass cylinders of two sample supports used in flexural testing, a conventional and a special, compensated, support are described in this communication. It is shown that the supports affects significantly both the average fracture stress and the Weibull modulus of the specimens.
Origin
Federal University Of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Journal Title
Glass Technology 36 2 1995 65-66
Sector
General
Class
G 1234