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Nanoscale oscillatory fracture propagation in metallic glasses

Journal Article · · Physica. A
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  1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)

A simple model to explain the oscillatory crack propagation recently observed for metallic glasses is presented. This model is based upon the non-linear viscoelasticity of metallic glasses, and may have wider implications on the fracture behavior in viscoelastic media in general.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1408684
Journal Information:
Physica. A, Journal Name: Physica. A Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 388; ISSN 0378-4371
Publisher:
Elsevier
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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