Fatigue Crack Propagation in an Epoxy Polymer,

Abstract

This experimental study investigates the fatigue crack growth rate behavior of an epoxy resin polymer using the tapered-double-cantilever-beam (TDCB) specimen in ambient and elevated temperature environments. An empirical crack growth rate model based on the change in crack extension force, delta G, is proposed. Its relation to delta K models is discussed and observations on the fatigue surface morphology presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA023658

Entities

People

  • Stephen A. Sutton

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cantilever Beams
  • Crack Propagation
  • Cracks
  • Environment
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Observation
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Reinforced Composite Materials