Abstract
In this work, an experimental research was conducted to determine size and orientation effects on tension and toughness properties through CTOD-R curves, using standard and miniature specimens taken from a structural steel plate. Compliance function estimation for the miniature size samples through load-displacement curves was considered. Experimental and statistical results showed that size and orientation affect tension and toughness properties. The miniature tension test specimens showed strength values slightly greater than the standard ones but with less ductility. Miniature specimen CTOD-R curves showed sensibility to load changes and measurement method of crack aperture and crack length. Inconsistency in fracture toughness for specimen orientation longitudinal circumferential (LC) regarding size effect was also observed. Short orientations showed less strength and toughness than the other directions.
Translated title of the contribution | Specimen size effects on the tensile strength and fracture toughness |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 337-351 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Revista de Metalurgia (Madrid) |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |