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(d)
(c)
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Figure 5.12
Scanning electron fractograph of a smooth monotonic tension specimen. Magnified views of the labeled
regions surround the main fractograph. The regions are (a) critical flaw, (b) slow crack growth, (c) a ridged region, (d)
a transition region, (e) fast fracture region. Courtesy of Ref.
[38]
.
Figure 5.13
Scanning electron fractographs for the moderate, deep, and razor geometries in Ref.
[38]
. Regions of
void coalescence (V), patchwork morphology indicating fracture through crazes (C), and fast fracture (FF) are marked.
Courtesy of Ref.
[38]
.
