Biaxial load system for elasto-plastic interface testing

J. S. Epstein, W. R. Lloyd, M. B. Ward, V. A. Deason, R. L. Williamson, J. E. Page

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Abstract

We have developed a biaxial load system for testing elasto-plastic interface samples. The system can independently apply normal and shear tractions far field to the sample. The design of the load frame is similar to the work of Chai and Liechti which is based upon two linear bearing fixtures attached to the specimen. We have modified this design by adding a second set of bearings to float the entire frame while increasing the overall load capacity. This paper will describe the loading system: the frame, the fixtures to apply independent shear and normal loads, an integral 4 beam phase shifted moire interferometer and finally some of the recent biaxial results we have produced for interface cracks exhibiting plasticity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNovel Experimental Techniques in Fracture Mechanics
EditorsDennis A. Siginer, William E. VanArsdale, Cengiz M. Altan, Andreas N. Alexandrou
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages237-246
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0791810399
StatePublished - 1993
EventProceedings of the 1993 ASME Winter Annual Meeting - New Orleans, LA, USA
Duration: Nov 28 1993Dec 3 1993

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD
Volume176
ISSN (Print)0160-8835

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1993 ASME Winter Annual Meeting
CityNew Orleans, LA, USA
Period11/28/9312/3/93

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