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High frequency cyclic crack propagation in ceramic materials

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Techniques and instrumentation for studying high frequency cyclic crack propagation in ceramic materials are described. Tests performed on a silicate glass show that the cyclic slow crack growth mechanism up to 600 Hz is identical to the quasi-static mechanism. Conversely, a strong cyclic effect on the crack growth rate is observed in a tungsten carbide-cobalt material.

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On décrit les techniques et l'instrumentation utilisées pour l'étude de la propagation des fissures sous sollicitations cycliques à haute fréquence dans des matériaux céramiques.

Des essais exécutés sur un verre au silicate montrent que le mécanisme de croissance cyclique lente de la fissure est identique à un mécanisme quasi-statique, pour les fréquences allant jusqu'à 600 Hz.

Par contre, un effet important de la fréquence sur la vitesse de croissance de la fissure a été observé dans le cas d'un alliage pour outil de coupe au cobalt et carbure de tungstène.

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  1. Science Center, Rockwell International, 91360, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

    A. G. Evans

  2. Institute For Materials Research, N.B.S., 20234, Washington, D.C., USA

    M. Linzer

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Evans, A.G., Linzer, M. High frequency cyclic crack propagation in ceramic materials. Int J Fract 12, 217–222 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00036978

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