Modified Specimen Preparation For Applied-Moment Double-Cantilever-Beam Testing

A method is discussed for preparing applied-moment double-cantilever-beam specimens used in fracture toughness testing. The procedure eliminates the need to precrack the specimens, which often leads to specimen failure before testing.

Author
T L Jessen, D Lewis
Origin
Us Naval Research Laboratory
Journal Title
J Am Ceram Soc 1989 72 11 2196-2197
Sector
General
Class
G 340

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Modified Specimen Preparation For Applied-Moment Double-Cantilever-Beam Testing
J Am Ceram Soc 1989 72 11 2196-2197
G 340
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