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The linkage between microscopic cavitation damage and macroscopic crack growth

Authors :
Onck, P.R.
Nguyen, B.-N.
Giessen, E. van der
Source :
Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology. July, 2000, Vol. 122 Issue 3, p279, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Research examines the growth of a pre-existing crack in a creeping material by grain boundary cavitation. Data from a micromechanical model indicate that the damage shows a branching mode of crack growth that is dormant and symmetric to the crack plane.

Details

ISSN :
00944289
Volume :
122
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.66688573