Fracture mechanics of micro samples: Fundamental considerations

In this review article we consider the crack growth resistance of micrometer and sub-micrometer sized samples from the fracture mechanics point of view. Standard fracture mechanics test procedures were developed for macro-scale samples, and reduction of the specimen dimensions by three to five order...

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Main Authors: R. Pippan, S. Wurster, D. Kiener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Materials & Design
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127518306956