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On Internal Cone Cracks Induced by Conical Indentation in Brittle Materials

    • University of Delaware
    • Columbia University

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    Abstract

    The conditions for cone cracks to develop due to a conical indentation are investigated. Axisymmetric numerical simulations, based on the finite element method, are conducted, assuming a linear-elastic, perfectly plastic material. A superposition scheme is employed to simulate a range of crack geometries, including various lengths and orientations. The results indicate that the class of cracks investigated is prone to develop internally in brittle materials. Based on a reversed analysis, a new technique is proposed for measuring the fracture toughness in bulk material and thick coatings through one simple indentation test when the cone crack appears.

    Original languageAmerican English
    JournalEngineering Fracture Mechanics
    Volume74
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Nov 1 2007

    Keywords

    • Instrumented indentation; Finite element analysis; Cone cracks

    Disciplines

    • Mechanical Engineering

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