| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K21894/01 |
| Title: |
THE ROLE OF SHEAR AND CONSTRAINT IN MIXED MODE DUCTILE FRACTURE. |
| Principal Investigator: |
Smith, Professor D |
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Mechanical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bristol |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 February 1995 |
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31 January 1998 |
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145,870
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The principal aim is to obtain a fundamental understanding of the role of shear and constraint in ductile fracture for mixed mode loading. This will involve experimental studies on a candidate power generation material using specimens of different sizes and crack lengths subjected to mixed mode I/II loading. Finite element studies will examine the behaviour of the material and specimens used in the experimental studies. It is intended to develop a technique for relating the results obtained in the laboratory to structurally relevant conditions. The work is in collaboration with Nuclear Electric, and the results will provide direct input to a number of Structural Integrity Assessment procedures.
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