ASTM E399

Full Name

ASTM E399 – Standard Test Method for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness of Metallic Materials

Scope

This test method covers the determination of fracture toughness (K_Ic and optionally K_Isi) of metallic materials under predominantly linear-elastic, plane-strain conditions using fatigue precracked specimens having a thickness of 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) or greater subjected to slowly, or in special (elective) cases rapidly, increasing crack-displacement force.

Keywords

fracture toughness; metallic material

Resources

• ASTM International Website: ASTM E399