METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE STRENGTH OF BRITTLE MATERIALS IN COMPRESSIVE STRESS STATES

Testing techniques capable of stressing brittle materials in any biaxial compressive stress state have been developed. The design of the specimen, the test devices, and the testing procedures are described in detail. Test results obtained with these techniques, which define the compressive biaxial failure envelope for WESGO AL-995 alumina, are presented. The general problems inherent in the compression testing of very strong brittle materials are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

  100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700
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• Authors:
  • Adams, M
  • Sines, G
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 383-396
• Serial:
  • ASTM Journal of Testing and Evaluation
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Federal Highway Administration

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Biaxial stress; Brittleness; Ceramic materials; Compression tests; Test procedures
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148423
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 1977 12:00AM