Aluminum Fracture Resistance
John Gilbert Kaufman’s ASM Handbook is a must-read regarding aluminum fracture resistance: learn about Notch-Tensile tests, Fracture-Toughness data and more.
- This book presents one of the most complete compendiums of aluminum fracture resistance ever compiled.
- Includes for a wide range of aluminum alloys, tempers, and products (sheet, plate, extrusions, forgings, and castings).
- Many never-before-published data are included.
In ASM HANDBOOK – Properties and Selection of Aluminum Alloys
/ Ed. John Gilbert Kaufman
/ Ed. John Gilbert Kaufman
BRIEF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
- Synopsis
- Introduction
2 Definition of Terms Related to Fracture Behavior
3 Tensile Properties as Indicators of Fracture Behavior
4 Notched-Bar Impact and Related Tests for Toughness
5 Notch Toughness and Notch Sensitivity
- Wrought Alloys
- Cast Alloys
- Welds
- ASTM Standard Notch-Tensile Test Methods
6 Tear Resistance
7 Fracture Toughness
- Theory
- Test Procedures
- KIc and Kc Data
- Discussion of KIc and Kc Data
- Industry KIc Database, ALFRAC
- Typical and Specified Minimum Values ofKIc and Kc Fracture Toughness
- Crack-Resistance Curves
- Use of Fracture-Toughness Data
- Discussions of Individual Alloys
- Understanding the Effect of Residual Stresses on Fracture-Toughness Values
8 Interrelation of Fracture Characteristics
9 Toughness at Subzero and Elevated Temperatures
- Wrought Alloys at Subzero Temperatures
- Wrought Alloys at Elevated Temperatures
- Cast Alloys at Subzero Temperatures
- Welds at Subzero Temperatures
10 Subcritical Crack Growth
- Fatigue Crack Growth
- Creep Crack Growth
- Stress-Corrosion Cracking
11 Metallurgical Considerations in Fracture Resistance
- Alloy Enhancement
- Enhancing Toughness with Laminates
12 Summary
13 References
Appendix 1: Notch-Tensile, Tear, and Fracture Toughness Specimen Drawings
Appendix 2: Metric (SI) Conversion Guidelines
Alloy Index
