Loading Rate Effects on the Fracture Toughness of Steels

Enrico Lucon, Ihor Rokach, Marc Scibetta

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    Abstract

    In certain fracture problems, time becomes an important variable. In general terms, one can say that an increase in loading rate decreases fracture toughness when brittle behaviour prevails, while crack resistance is improved in case of fully ductile behaviour. This paper provides an overview of the currently available experimental and analytical methodologies (in most cases not covered by official test standards) for characterising the fracture toughness of a steel under elevated loading rates.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFITNET 2006
    Pages15-20
    StatePublished - 19 May 2006
    EventFITNET 2006 - Santander
    Duration: 22 Sep 200523 Sep 2005

    Conference

    ConferenceFITNET 2006
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CitySantander
    Period2005-09-222005-09-23

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