Abstract
The plastic component of the crack opening displacement (COD) is inferred in the standard three-point bend specimen from the plastic displacement measured at the crack mouth with a clip gauge. It is assumed that the two halves of the specimen rotate about a center. Recent experiments have suggested that the value of the rotational constant r//p adopted for the Australian Standard COD test is too small. This note reports results obtained using a more direct method of measuring r//p and concludes by suggesting that the value of r//p in the Australian Standard should be increased.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 50-51 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Australian Welding Research |
Volume | 13 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering