1.1 These test methods cover the fracture toughness determination of KIpb (precracked beam specimen), KIsc (surface crack in flexure), and KIvb (chevron-notched beam specimen) of advanced ceramics at ambient temperature
ASTM
Standard Test Methods for Determination of Fracture Toughness of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature
STD-47168
2001
2001-10-10
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