Author:Motsi, G; Olumbani, PA; Sono, T; Shoke, LDate:Oct 2014In this study tensile deformation mechanisms of aluminium alloy 5083 were investigated under observations made from SEM equipped with a tensile stage. Observations during tensile testing revealed a sequence of surface deformation events. These ...Read more
Author:Malan, DF; Napier, JAL; Watson, BPDate:Dec 1994The influence of an interface on the initiation and propagation of fractures was investigated using the Brazilian tensile test (diametral compression of a disc). Failure in the Brazilian test takes the form of an extension fracture in the ...Read more
Author:Masina, Bathusile N; Mwakikunga, Bonex W; Elayaperumal, M; Forbes, A; Bodkin, RDate:Jul 2011At present it is known that diamond tool degrades with time as it is normally used at high temperatures. One of the question the authors like to answer in this study is whether thermally induced problems in diamond tool arise as a result of ...Read more