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In-situ crack propagation observation of a particle reinforced polymer composite using the double cleavage drilled compression specimens

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In this study, we investigate the feasibility of in-situ crack propagation by using a double cleavage drilled compression (DCDC) specimen showing a slow crack velocity down to 0.03 mm/s under 0.01 mm/s of displacement control. Finite element analysis predicted that the DCDC specimens would show at least 4.3 fold delayed crack initiation time than conventional tensile fracture specimens under a constant loading speed. Using DCDC specimens, we were able to observe the in-situ crack propagation process in a particle reinforced transparent polymer composite. Our results confirmed that the DCDC specimen would be a good candidate for the in-situ observation of the behavior of particle reinforced composites with slow crack velocity, such as the self-healing process of micro-particle reinforced composites.

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  1. Center for Joint Disease, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital Ilsimli 160, Hwasun Eup, Hwasun Gun, Jeonlanamdo, Korea

    Yeon Soo Lee

  2. Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Yongsan-dong 2-ga 2-15 Yongsan-gu, 140-833, Seoul, Korea

    Young Ki Yoon

  3. School of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Chonnam National Univeristy, YongBong-Dong 300, 500-757, Buk-gu, GwangJu, Korea

    Bo Young Jeong & Hi Seak Yoon

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Lee, Y.S., Yoon, Y.K., Jeong, B.Y. et al. In-situ crack propagation observation of a particle reinforced polymer composite using the double cleavage drilled compression specimens. J Mech Sci Technol 20, 310–318 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02917513

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