A fracture mechanics study of the fracture toughness testing techniques applied to brittle materials

Master Thesis

2002

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Naidu, Thevashen
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Tait, Robert B
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University of Cape Town

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Centre for Materials Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
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Abstract
This dissertation describes an investigation into the application of fracture mechanics to brittle materials, with particular emphasis on the fracture toughness testing techniques used on these materials.
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Includes bibliographical references.

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Materials Engineering

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Naidu, T. 2002. A fracture mechanics study of the fracture toughness testing techniques applied to brittle materials. University of Cape Town.

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