Structural reliability: a processing-dependent phenomenon

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1982.tb10380.x· OSTI ID:6733994

Evans, A G

The principal sources of fracture in ceramic polycrystals have been identified; they include surface cracks produced during surface finishing and voids, inclusions, or large grains generated during processing. The dominance of a specific fracture source depends on the microstructure, test temperature, and stress distribution. The origins of processing-induced defects have been examined and certain dominant processing variables identified. 42 refs.

• Research Organization: Univ of California, Berkeley, USA
• OSTI ID: 6733994
• Journal Information: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 65:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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