New formulation for fracture toughness characterization using four-point bend specimens
Denis Alves Ferreira, Rafael Savioli, Diego F. B. Sarzosa
Topics & Concepts
Fracture toughnessMaterials scienceStress intensity factorFracture mechanicsFailure assessmentTension (geology)Composite materialFracture (geology)Structural engineeringCompact tension specimenToughnessCrack growth resistance curveEngineeringCrack closureUltimate tensile strengthFatigue and fracture mechanicsNon-Destructive Testing TechniquesStructural Load-Bearing Analysis