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K1c fracture toughness, prefatiqueing

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dmcd1

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I am researching information for an upcoming K1c test. I need some information on prefatigueing and the compliance method.Could anybody please refer me to a book or relevent website
cheers engineers
d.mc
 
You should read ASTM E 1820 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Fracture Toughness. This provides comprehensive information regarding fracture toughness testing, including fatigue pre-cracking and the compliance unloading technique. You can obtain this standard from ASTM International at:


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Cory

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