Novel technique to generate sharp cracks in metallic/ceramic functionally graded materials by reverse 4-point bending

R. D. Carpenter, G. H. Paulino, Z. A. Munir, J. C. Gibeling

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Abstract

Precracking methods applicable to homogeneous metal and ceramic composite materials are not appropriate for functionally graded materials (FGMs). A novel reverse 4-point bending method that allows to develop controlled, sharp, short precrack at the machined notch in metallic/ceramic FGM beams allowing accurate J-R measurements is presented. This method can be used in fatigue or monotonic loading.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)547-552
Number of pages6
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume43
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 28 2000
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

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