TEMPERATURE-STRAIN RATE AND THE BRITTLE FRACTURE PROBLEM.
Abstract
If a complex structural configuration is impacted and energy absorption measured as a function of temperature, it will generally be observed, particularly with steel components, that a transition in the behavior takes place with test temperature. At high test temperatures, considerable energy is absorbed and fibrous fracture occurs; at low test temperatures, little energy is absorbed and the fracture is very brittle. The transition region over which this change takes place may cover a wide or narrow temperature range. This general behavior pattern characterizes the so-called brittle behavior problem. Design attempts against brittle behavior are presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 29, 1958
- Accession Number
- AD0609666
Entities
People
- Joseph I. Bluhm