APPLICATION OF FRACTURE MECHANICS TO ADHESIVE JOINTS. PART II. A METHOD FOR MEASURING THE FRACTURE TOUGHNESS OF ADHESIVE JOINTS.

Abstract

The techniques developed for measuring the fracture toughness of homogeneous materials are not applicable to heterogeneous systems. This report describes a method for measuring this property in adhesive joints, for both an opening and forward shearing fracture mode. The sample shape and the effect of modifications in geometry are discussed. A stiff loading system which permits excellent control over crack growth is also described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0424289

Entities

People

  • E. J. Ripling
  • R. L. Patrick
  • S. Mostovoy

Organizations

  • Materials Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Phenomena
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Reinforcing Materials
  • Toughness

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.