Theoretical relations between the fracture strength of glass specimens subjected to different testing procedures are reviewed. The following techniques are analysed: pure bending, three and four point bending and the Brazilian disk test. A full derivation is presented for the Brazilian disk test. The relative severity of each testing technique is discussed.
Origin
Fed Univ Of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Journal Title
Glass Technology 37 3 1996 95-98
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 1036