Abstract
The small punch test is an innovative test that utilises small disc-shaped specimens to assess the mechanical behaviour of materials. The main advantage is the relatively small specimen size. In this article, a modified analytical solution for the small punch maximum bend strength is proposed that is based on classical plate theory. A clear linear relationship is observed between the tensile yield strength sigma(YS) and the small punch maximum bend strength sigma(y) for both alloys and metal matrix composites.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Testing and Evaluation |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |