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EPSRC Reference: GR/K21894/01
Title: THE ROLE OF SHEAR AND CONSTRAINT IN MIXED MODE DUCTILE FRACTURE.
Principal Investigator: Smith, Professor D
Other Investigators:
Pavier, Professor MJ
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Project Partners:
EDF Energy
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Organisation: University of Bristol
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 February 1995 Ends: 31 January 1998 Value (£): 145,870
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Materials testing & eng.
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Manufacturing
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The principal aim is to obtain a fundamental understanding of the role of shear and constraint in ductile fracture for mixed mode loading. This will involve experimental studies on a candidate power generation material using specimens of different sizes and crack lengths subjected to mixed mode I/II loading. Finite element studies will examine the behaviour of the material and specimens used in the experimental studies. It is intended to develop a technique for relating the results obtained in the laboratory to structurally relevant conditions. The work is in collaboration with Nuclear Electric, and the results will provide direct input to a number of Structural Integrity Assessment procedures.
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