Evaluation of fracture toughness by small-punch testing techniques using sharp notched specimens

International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping

Volumn 80, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 221-228

  Ju, Jang Bog ^a   Jang, Jae il ^b   Kwon, Dongil ^a  

^a Seoul National University   (South Korea)

^b Frontics Inc   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Crack initiation point; Fracture toughness; Linear elastic fracture mechanics; Sharp notch; Small punch test; Stress intensity factor

Indexed keywords

CRACK INITIATION; ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION; FRACTURE TOUGHNESS; LOADS (FORCES); NUCLEAR REACTORS; STRAIN; STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS;

SMALL PUNCH (SP) TESTING METHOD;

FRACTURE TESTING;

CRACK INITIATION; FRACTURE MECHANICS; NUCLEAR APPLICATION; STEEL; STRESS INTENSITY FACTOR; TESTING METHOD;

EID: 0037523264     PISSN: 03080161     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0308-0161(03)00042-5     Document Type: Article

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