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In order to investigate the causes of material fracture, a new method is proposed that uses only the fracture surfaces for determining the fracture parameters in terms of the Cract-tip opening angle (CTOA) and the J integral. This method is based on the principle of fracture-surface topography analysis (FRASTA). In FRASTA, the fracture surfaces are scanned by laser microscope and the elevation data is recorded. Based on this recorded elevation data, the J integral can be calculated. The J integral calculated by the new method agrees well with that calculated by the elastic compliance method. FRASTA allows easy determination of the crack opening deformation (CTOA and COA) and the variation in CTOA and COA through specimen thickness.
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Cao, Y., Tanaka, K. Determination of the CTOA and J integral by fracture surface topography analysis. Int J Fract 139, 253–266 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-006-0042-2
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