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Glass Breaking -- What causes this characteristic fracture pattern?
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- Thread starter Moayd Shagaf
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The characteristic fracture pattern of glass when broken is primarily due to the material's inherent properties and the distribution of stress. When a force, such as a thrown ball, impacts the glass, it typically breaks at its weakest point, which is influenced by pre-existing flaws and the direction of the applied force. The referenced paper provides an in-depth analysis of the mechanics behind glass fractures, detailing the role of stress concentration and crack propagation in creating specific fracture patterns.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of material science principles
- Familiarity with stress and strain concepts
- Knowledge of fracture mechanics
- Basic comprehension of glass manufacturing processes
- Read the paper on glass fracture mechanics from Springer
- Explore the principles of stress concentration in materials
- Investigate the effects of temperature on glass brittleness
- Learn about different types of glass and their fracture behaviors
Material scientists, engineers, and anyone interested in the physical properties of glass and its fracture mechanics.
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berkeman
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Wow, a quick Google search turns up this paper that gives you lots of info:
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11668-011-9432-5.pdf
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11668-011-9432-5.pdf
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