Anomalous cyclic fatigue-crack propagation behavior of small cracks in monolithic, grain-bridging ceramics
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 721-725 |
Journal / Publication | Ceramics International |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 7 |
Online published | 20 Jul 2000 |
Publication status | Published - 3 Aug 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Cyclic fatigue properties of two monolithic, high-toughness SiC ceramics were examined, with emphasis placed on differences between long- (> 3 mm) and small-crack (< 250 μm) behavior. Studies were performed on two microstructures in which sintering additives were systematically varied. Small cracks were initiated with Vickers indents placed on the tensile surfaces of beams, and crack extension was monitored optically under an applied cyclic load. For small cracks, high growth rates which exhibited a negative dependence on the far-field driving force were observed. Such behavior was rationalized both in terms of indent-induced residual stresses and the relative size of cracks compared to bridging zone lengths.
Research Area(s)
- fatigue, Fracture, Mechanical properties, SiC
Citation Format(s)
Anomalous cyclic fatigue-crack propagation behavior of small cracks in monolithic, grain-bridging ceramics. / Gilbert, C.J.; Han, Y.S.; Kim, D.K.; Ritchie, R.O.
In: Ceramics International, Vol. 26, No. 7, 03.08.2000, p. 721-725.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review