Hertzian testing of ceramics

The paper reviews recent work on the fracture mechanics of ring crack formation, from pre-existing small surface cracks, when a hard sphere is pressed elastically against a hard surface. It summarises the ways in which data from these 'Hertzian' tests may be used to determine the extent of...

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Autore principale: Roberts, S
Natura: Conference item
Pubblicazione: 1999