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Microhardness indentation application and limitation in fracture-toughness evaluation of ceramics
The use of a microhardness indentation as a controlled flaw in a flexural specimen for measuring fracture toughness in advanced ceramics is critically evaluated. From a review of fracture-toughness testing met...
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A comparison of two Nextel 440 Fibre reinforced aluminium composites using acoustic emission
The acoustic emission (AE) response and mechanical behaviour of two Nextel 440 fibre reinforced aluminium composites were compared. The total cumulative AE events were found to occur in two regions. The first ...
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Fatigue-life prediction of SiC particulate reinforced aluminum alloy 6061 matrix composite using AE stress delay concept
A study of the residual fatigue life prediction of 6061-T6 aluminum matrix composite reinforced with 15 vol % SiC particulates (SiCp) by using the acoustic emission technique and the stress delay concept has been...
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Nondestructive Evaluation of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Subjected to Combined Localized Heat Damage and Fatigue Damage Using Acoustic Emission
The effect of fatigue damage to unidirectional fiberglass composite specimens with prior contact heat damage was investigated. After damaging the specimens by contacting them to a hot tip at 360°C, the specime...
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The effect of processing variables on the microstructures and properties of aluminum brazed joints
Aluminum brazed joints are used extensively in the automotive and aircraft industries. In order to insure the integrity of the bond, the effects of processing variables on the quality of the bond must be under...