A fracture mechanics model for failure of glass with subthreshold indentation flaws has been developed. Results of experiments with bare fused silica fibres with indentation subthreshold flaws in inert and fatigue (water) environments were in good agreement with the predictions by the model.
Origin
University Of Massachusetts
Journal Title
J Am Ceram Soc 1990 73 2 268-274
Sector
General
Class
G 380