Atif, Rasheed and Inam, Fawad (2016) Fractography analysis of monolithic epoxy with tailored topography. World Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4 (4). pp. 517-527. ISSN 2331-4249
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Abstract
The topographical features of fractured tensile, flexural, K1C, and impact specimens of monolithic epoxy have been studied and correlated with mechanical properties and surface features of samples before fracture. The topographical features studied include waviness (Wa), roughness average (Ra), root mean square value (Rq), and maximum roughness height (Rmax or Rz). As surface notches generate triaxial state of stress, therefore, the crack propagation is precipitated resulting in catastrophic failure. Although surfaces can be examined before fracture for any deleterious topographical elements, however, fractured surfaces can reveal finer details about the topography. It is because, as discussed in this article, surfaces with specific topography produce fracture patterns of peculiar aesthetics, and if delved deeper, they can further be used to estimate about the topography of surfaces before fracture. In addition, treating the samples with surfaces of specific topography can help improve the mechanical properties of monolithic epoxy.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | F200 Materials Science F300 Physics H300 Mechanical Engineering H400 Aerospace Engineering J400 Polymers and Textiles J500 Materials Technology not otherwise specified |
| Department: | Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Fawad Inam |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Oct 2016 14:01 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2021 03:24 |
| URI: | http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/28051 |
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