A Review of the Plane-Stress Fracture Mechanics Parameter Kc Determined Using the Center-Cracked Tension Specimen.

Abstract

The report discusses the current status of the center-cracked tension (CCT) specimen as a means of determining the plane-stress fracture-mechanics parameter Kc. The effect of specimen geometry (width and crack length) together with that of specimen thickness is illustrated by examples from NRL research. The experimental parameters employed at NRL are detailed together with those in use at other laboratories for the purpose of assisting in the development of a standard procedure for such testing so that data can be reliably compared. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 29, 1972
Accession Number
AD0757654

Entities

People

  • Anna M. Sullivan
  • Charles N. Freed

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Fractures
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Geometry
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.