LINEAR ELASTIC FRACTURE MECHANICS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. WORK OF THE BISRA FRACTURE TOUGHNESS ( HIGH STRENGTH STEELS ) COMMITTEE

The paper reviews the background to the formation of and the current work of the BISRA Fracture Toughness ( High Strength Steels ) Committee. Details are given of the main conclusions arising from the collaborative fracture toughness testing programmes carried out by members of the Committee. This information has guided the Committee in drafting a proposed British Standard for Plane Strain Fracture Toughness Testing.

• Corporate Authors:

  British Iron and Steel Research Association

  24 Buckingham Gate
  London SW1,   England 
• Authors:
  • Cottrell, CLM
  • May, M J
• Publication Date: 1969

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: 8 p.
• Serial:
  • BISRA Open Report
  • Publisher: British Iron and Steel Research Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fracture mechanics; Fracture properties; High strength steel; Notch tests
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00013834
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MG/E/160/69
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 23 1971 12:00AM