CRITICAL SURVEY OF MECHANICAL PROPERTY TEST METHODS FOR BRITTLE MATERIALS.
Abstract:
A critical survey of the state-of-the-art of mechanical property tests of brittle materials is presented. The format utilized in presenting the information is based on property categories, since no significant breakdown for specific mate rials is justified. The common characteristics of the materials included in the survey permit general testing procedures to be discussed, with special adaptations developed for certain mate rials being applicable to all. The capabilities in programming test performance variables have exceeded the ability to define materials and performance requirements. Large gaps still re main in the statistical interpretation of strength and other material parameters, particularily under conditions of complex stress-state and with previous exposure to testing conditions. Certain probabilistic descriptors have shown promising indications, but much remains to be explored in this area. Author