In the previous report, we investigated the validity on a size requirement for
KIc testing in the proposed revision of ISO 12135,
W-
a≥1. 1 (
KQ⁄σ
ys)
2 , on the basis of 3 dimensional elastic-plastic finite element analyses of CT specimens. It was demonstrated that there was a risk that we recognized
KQPl, which means
KQ obtained as a result of the plasticity at the crack tip without the crack extension, to be a plane strain fracture toughness
KIc, although the size requirement of
W-
a≥1. 1 (
KQ⁄σ
ys)
2 was met. Meanwhile, there was a merit that
KIc might be obtained by using small size specimens in the range of 1. 1≤ (
W-
a) ⁄ (
KQ⁄σ
ys)
2 <2. 5.
In this report, a new validity assessment of
KIc testing for micro-void coalescence type fracture is proposed on the basis of the previous report.
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