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Alloy design for fracture resistance

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Several methods for improving the strength of metallic materials are available and correlations between strength and various microstructural features have been established. The purpose of this paper is to review parallel developments favouring improved fracture resistance. Resistance to fracture in monotonie loading, cyclic loading and when fracture is environment-aided have been considered in steels, aluminium alloys and anisotropic materials. Finally, the question of optimising alloy behaviour is discussed.

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    Y. V. R. K. Prasad & P. Rama Rao

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Prasad, Y.V.R.K., Rama Rao, P. Alloy design for fracture resistance. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Engg. Sci.) 3, 315–331 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02842917

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