Research

Astronomy & Space Sciences

Title :

Evaluation of mixed mode fracture toughness of high strength aerospace materials

Area of research :

Astronomy & Space Sciences

Focus area :

Material Characterisation

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Executive Summary :

Structures commonly experience mixed mode fracture in real engineering applications. Mode I fracture properties are significantly used in engineering calculations since it is worst case scenario. However, knowledge of mixed mode fracture characteristics of materials will enable designers to decide the actual margins in actual engineering applications.

Co-PI:

Shri G Sudarsana Rao, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram

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