Concepedia

Determination of the fracture toughness of polymeric films by the essential work method

W.Y.F. Chan, J. G. Williams

Polymer · 1994 · 131 citations · 15 references

Concepts

Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsFracture MechanicsFracture ToughnessMechanical CharacterizationPolymer CharacterizationPolymer Thin FilmsStrength Of MaterialsFracture Of PolymersFracture Toughness MeasurementFracture Toughness Of PolymersFracture Toughness TestingMechanical Properties Of FilmsToughened PolymersToughening Mechanisms

References

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Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +17

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R. Hill · Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids · 1952 · 1.4K citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +10

The essential work of plane stress ductile fracture

B. Cotterell, J. K. Reddel · International Journal of Fracture · 1977 · 507 citations

Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +14

On the essential work of ductile fracture in polymers

Yiu‐Wing Mai, Brian Cotterell · International Journal of Fracture · 1986 · 411 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +14

Crack-growth criteria and non-linear fracture mechanics

K. B. Broberg · Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids · 1971 · 267 citations

Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +13