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Determination of Surface Crack Size Densities in Glass

Nature Physical Science volume 229, pages 226–227 (1971)Cite this article

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A new analytical method for calculating crack density distributions from Hertzian fracture data is presented. This is the first correct analysis to be reported within the limitations of the assumptions made and is also one which can be readily applied. Results are presented for a piece of polished pure silica glass and their statistical significance is discussed.

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    J. D. POLONIECKI & T. R. WILSHAW

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POLONIECKI, J., WILSHAW, T. Determination of Surface Crack Size Densities in Glass. Nature Physical Science 229, 226–227 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci229226a0

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