Analysis of crack propagation in nuclear graphite using three-point bending of sandwiched specimens

The aim of this paper was to assess the suitability of the sandwiched beam in three-point bending as a technique for determining fracture toughness and R-curve behaviour of nuclear graphite using small beam specimens. Surface displacements of the cracked beam specimen were measured using Electronic...

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Main Authors: Shi, L, Li, H, Zou, Z, Fok, A, Marsden, B, Hodgkins, A, Mummery, P, Marrow, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008