The image of fracture toughness is represented below. Three essential parameters are needed to calculate fracture toughness: the Applied Load Constant (Y), the Material Critical Stress (σc), and the Length of the Crack on the Surface (a).
The formula for calculating fracture toughness:
Kc = Yσc√(πa)
Where:
Kc = Fracture Toughness
Y = Applied Load Constant
σc = Material Critical Stress
a = Length of Crack on Surface
Let’s solve an example;
Find the fracture toughness when the applied load constant is 9, the material critical stress is 5 and the length of crack on surface is 2.
This implies that;
Y = Applied Load Constant = 9
σc = Material Critical Stress = 5
a = Length of Crack on Surface = 2
Kc = Yσc√(πa)
Kc = (9)(5)√(π(2))
So, Kc = (45)√(6.283)
Kc = (45)(2.50)
Kc = 112.7
Therefore, the fracture toughness is 112.7 J/cm².
Calculating the Applied Load Constant when the Fracture Toughness, the Material Critical Stress and the Length of Crack on Surface are Given
Y = Kc / σc √(πa)
Where:
Y = Applied Load Constant
Kc = Fracture Toughness
σc = Material Critical Stress
a = Length of Crack on Surface
Let’s solve an example;
Find the applied load constant when the fracture toughness is 32, the material critical stress is 12 and the length of crack on surface is 10.
This implies that;
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Kc = Fracture Toughness = 32
σc = Material Critical Stress = 12
a = Length of Crack on Surface = 10
Y = Kc / σc √(πa)
Y = 32 / 12 √(π(10))
So, Y = 32 / 12 √31.41
Y = 32 / 67.25
Y = 0.47
Therefore, the applied load constant is 0.47.
Calculating the Material Critical Stress when the Fracture Toughness, the Applied Load Constant and the Length of Crack on Surface are Given
σc = Kc / Y √(πa)
Where:
σc = Material Critical Stress
Kc = Fracture Toughness
Y = Applied Load Constant
a = Length of Crack on Surface
Let’s solve an example;
Find the material critical stress when the fracture toughness is 24, the applied load constant is 14 and the length of crack on surface is 8.
This implies that;
Kc = Fracture Toughness = 24
Y = Applied Load Constant = 14
a = Length of Crack on Surface = 8
σc = Kc / Y √(πa)
σc = 24 / 14 √(π(8))
Then, σc = 24 / 14 √25.13
σc = 24 / 70.18
σc = 0.34
Therefore, the material critical stress is 0.34.
Calculating the Length of Crack on Surface when the Fracture Toughness, the Applied Load Constant and the Material Critical Stress are Given
a = (Kc / Yσc)2 x 1 / π
Where:
a = Length of Crack on Surface
Kc = Fracture Toughness
Y = Applied Load Constant
σc = Material Critical Stress
Let’s solve an example;
Find the length of crack on surface when the fracture toughness is 28, the applied load constant is 8 and the material critical stress is 4.
This implies that;
Kc = Fracture Toughness = 28
Y = Applied Load Constant = 8
σc = Material Critical Stress = 4
a = (Kc / Yσc)2 x 1 / π
That is, a = (28 / (8)(4))2 x 1 / π
a = (28 / 32)2 x 0.318
a = (0.875)2 x 0.318
So, a = 0.765 x 0.318
a = 0.243
Therefore, the length of crack on surface is 0.243.
How to Calculate Fracture Toughness With Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the fracture toughness.
To get the answer and workings of the fracture toughness using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Fracture under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Fracture Toughness under Fracture
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the fracture toughness according to the respective parameter which is the Applied Load Constant (Y), Material Critical Stress (σc) and Length of Crack on Surface (a).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Applied Load Constant (Y) is 9, Material Critical Stress (σc) is 5 and Length of Crack on Surface (a) is 2.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the fracture toughness and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
