| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1627542 | Journal of Alloys and Compounds | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The effect of texture on fracture toughness was investigated for a wrought AZ31 magnesium alloy, which was a commercial rolled plate having strong basal texture. The value of plane-strain fracture toughness, KIC = 17.6–20.7 MPam1/2, was obtained from the stretched zone (SZ) analysis. The value of KIC varied with the distribution of basal texture; the sample having a pre-crack normal to rolled direction was the highest value of KIC in all present samples. The crack-tip having parallel to the rolled direction was easily able to propagate and/or proceed with applied load.
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Authors
Hidetoshi Somekawa, Toshiji Mukai,