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A statistical, micromechanical theory of the compressive strength of brittle materialsA general theory of the compressive strength of brittle materials is presented. This theory proposes that failure is brought about by structural weakening from accumulated crack damage which increases with the stress level. The statistics of the flaw distribution and the mechanism of crack initiation and extension are important. A sample calculation using the theory is given to demonstrate its application
Document ID
19780048960
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Adams, M.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Sines, G.
(California, University Los Angeles, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: American Ceramic Society
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Accession Number
78A32869
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ENG-74-00138
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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