Experimental fracture mechanics of functionally graded materials: An overview of optical investigations

Authors

C. E. Rousseau, University of Rhode Island
V. B. Chalivendra, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
H. V. Tippur, Auburn University
A. Shukla, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-2010

Abstract

The experimental efforts towards understanding the fracture behavior of continuously graded Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) using full-field optical methods are reviewed. Both quasi-static and dynamic fracture investigations involving mode-I and -II conditions are presented. FGM configurations with crack planes perpendicular to, parallel to, and inclined to the direction of compositional gradation are discussed. Different strategies adopted by various investigators to develop polymer-based FGM systems for experimental mechanics studies are also described in this overview. Major theoretical developments that have predated and paralleled the experimental studies have been presented as well. Finally, the paper notes a few potential new directions where further contributions are possible. © Society for Experimental Mechanics 2010.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics, Inc.

Volume

67

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Rousseau, C. E., V. B. Chalivendra, H. V. Tippur, and A. Shukla. "Experimental fracture mechanics of functionally graded materials: An overview of optical investigations." Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics, Inc. 67, (2010): 845-865. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mcise_facpubs/646