A fracture mechanics study of the fracture toughness testing techniques applied to brittle materials

Includes bibliographical references. === This dissertation describes an investigation into the application of fracture mechanics to brittle materials, with particular emphasis on the fracture toughness testing techniques used on these materials.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Naidu, Thevashen
Other Authors: Tait, Robert B
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/4960