Application of axisymmetric crack layer theory for predicting discontinuous slow crack growth of HDPE with circular notched bar specimen

Jung Wook Wee, Byoung-Ho Choi

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Abstract

The major field failure mode of high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes is the brittle fracture caused by the quasi-static cracking. To determine the quick ranking on the resistance to the brittle fracture, the circular notched bar (CNB) specimen has been frequently used. The unique slow crack growth (SCG) feature of HDPE, the discontinuous SCG, are also observed in the CNB specimen. In this study, the discontinuous SCG of HDPE in a geometry of CNB specimen was predicted by expanding the current crack layer (CL) theory to the axisymmetric solids.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICF 2017 - 14th International Conference on Fracture
EditorsEmmanuel E. Gdoutos
PublisherInternational Conference on Fracture
Pages793-794
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Jan 1
Event14th International Conference on Fracture, ICF 2017 - Rhodes, Greece
Duration: 2017 Jun 182017 Jun 20

Publication series

NameICF 2017 - 14th International Conference on Fracture
Volume1

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Fracture, ICF 2017
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityRhodes
Period17/6/1817/6/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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