Analysis of the three-point bending, End Notched Flexure (ENF), test is presented for exploitation with a new experimental methodology using the backface strain monitoring technique. The model consists oftwo Timoshenko beams joined with a two parameter elastic foundation, to evaluate stress and strain fields in both adherends and the adhesive layer, together with the specimen compliance and energyrelease rate. This model is compared to a simplified case, from which a comprehensive experimental method is proposed for precise monitoring of crack propagation and measurement of interface shearcompliance during the ENF experiment. In addition, simple formulae are proposed for evaluating mode II energy release rate, and possible experimental artefacts due to asymmetric loading conditionsare evidenced.
Authors
- Julien Jumel,
- Michal Budzik,
- Naoufel Ben Salem,
- Martin Shanahan
Additional information
- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuł w czasopiśmie wyróżnionym w JCR
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2013
