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Effect of sample pre-cracking method and notch geometry in plane strain fracture toughness tests as applied to a PMMA resin

The influence of test method factors (notch shape, square or angular, and pre-cracking method, by tapping onto or pressing a razor blade) on the results obtained in plane strain fracture toughness test according to standard ASTM D5045 using SENB specimens made of a commercial PMMA resin were investi...

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Published in:Polymer testing 2012-09, Vol.31 (6), p.834-840
Main Authors: de Souza, Joelmir Mariano, Yoshimura, Humberto Naoyuki, Peres, Fabiano Moreno, Schön, Cláudio Geraldo
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Language:English
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Summary:The influence of test method factors (notch shape, square or angular, and pre-cracking method, by tapping onto or pressing a razor blade) on the results obtained in plane strain fracture toughness test according to standard ASTM D5045 using SENB specimens made of a commercial PMMA resin were investigated. Results were analyzed quantitatively by comparing the obtained KIc values and qualitatively by observing their effect on the Moiré fringes observed using photoelasticity, showing that, at 95% significance level, the KIc values are affected by the pre-cracking method, with the most conservative value being obtained when natural pre-cracks were introduced by tapping onto a razor blade (KIc = 1.15 ± 0.11 MPa·m0.5). This correlates with a perturbation in the stress field close to the pre-crack tip observed in the photoelasticity test sample when it was introduced by pressing the razor blade. Surprisingly, notch geometry only slightly affects the results.
ISSN:0142-9418
1873-2348
DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2012.06.003