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Standardization of Fracture Toughness Testing of Ceramics in the United States

Published

Author(s)

George D. Quinn

Abstract

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard test method PS 070 has been created for fracture toughness of advanced ceramics. It includes three test methods which use beams in bending: chevron notch (CNB), single-edged precracked beam (SEPB), and surface crack in flexure (SCF). Supporting data has been collected through several Versailles Advanced Materials and Standards round robins. This paper discussed the evolution of the standard including the rationale for the choice of the three methods and the specifications in the standard. Progress on Standard Reference Materials #2100 which will have certified values of fracture toughness will be presented.
Proceedings Title
Conference Proceedings, PACRIM3
Volume
4
Issue
4
Conference Dates
September 1, 1998
Conference Location
KO
Conference Title
Pacific Rim International Conference On Advanced Materials and Processing
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

ceramics, fracture toughness, standards
Biomaterials and Ceramics

Citation

Quinn, G. (1998), Standardization of Fracture Toughness Testing of Ceramics in the United States, Conference Proceedings, PACRIM3, KO (Accessed May 28, 2023)

Created December 30, 1998, Updated February 19, 2017