Masters Theses
Abstract
"Under irreversible conditions an effective surface energy of plexiglas for notched bars deformed in three-point bending was measured. The various equations proposed for evaluating surface energy are described and values of surface energy obtained using these equations are reported for a variety of sample dimensions. A comparison has been made between the results obtained. The effect of different notch shapes, sharp V, square U and round, on calculated values and fracture characteristics are noted. The Griffith theory is shown to be valid for large crack dimensions"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Summers, David A.
Committee Member(s)
Clark, George Bromley, 1912-
Moore, Robert E., 1930-2003
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mining Engineering
Sponsor(s)
United States. Department of Defense
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1970
Pagination
ix, 90 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47).
Rights
© 1970 Li-King Chen, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Plexiglas -- Fracture -- TestingPlexiglas -- Fracture -- MeasurementSurface energy -- Measurement -- Mathematical modelsNotched bar testingPlexiglas -- Analysis
Thesis Number
T 2482
Print OCLC #
6028967
Electronic OCLC #
871702471
Recommended Citation
Chen, Li-King, "Surface energy determinations in plexiglas" (1970). Masters Theses. 5463.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5463