Fracture energy evaluation of refractories in wedge splitting tests from notch opening displacements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.02.055
Abstract: Abstract The work of fracture of refractories is commonly calculated from Crack Mouth Opening Displacements (CMODs) in Wedge Splitting Tests (WSTs). This paper proposes a methodology for estimating the fracture energy from Notch Opening Displacement… read more here.
Keywords: fracture energy; opening displacements; fracture; wedge splitting ... See more keywords
On the calibration of cohesive parameters for refractories from notch opening displacements in wedge splitting tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.07.011
Abstract: Abstract Cohesive elements are commonly used to describe crack propagation in heterogeneous materials with toughening mechanisms. This work aims to provide a guideline on how these fracture parameters can be calibrated using notch opening displacements… read more here.
Keywords: calibration cohesive; opening displacements; cohesive parameters; wedge splitting ... See more keywords