Ductile Crack Growth Analysis Within the Ductile-Brittle Transition Regime PDF Download

Author: I. Milne
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Category : Ductile crack extension
Languages : en
Pages : 13

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Book Description
The ductile-brittle transition in ferritic steels is reviewed using data from pressure vessel steels A533B, A508, BS1501-271, and their associated weld metals and heat-affected zones in a variety of conditions. A schematic model is presented which provides a rational basis for understanding the phenomenon and making predictions. This model, which is consistent with the predictions obtained from physical models of cleavage fracture, contains the following important features. 1. If in the transition regime, KIc is defined as the fracture toughness at the onset of the brittle mode of fracture and KIJ is defined as the fracture toughness at the onset of ductile crack growth, then KIc > KIJ. 2. The ductile crack extension obtained between the initiation of ductile crack growth and the onset of brittle fracture is defined by the elastic-plastic crack growth resistance curve. 3. KIc cannot be reached without generating the appropriate amount of ductile crack extension.