Advanced technical ceramics – Mechanical properties of monolithic ceramics at room temperature – Part 3: Determination of subcritical crack growth parameters from constant stressing rate flexural strength tests
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of subcritical crack growth parameters of advanced monolithic technical ceramics in the temperature range from 15°C to 30°C by measuring the dependence of mean fracture strength on the rate of loading. The method is based on strength test procedures described in EN 843-1. This European Standard is not applicable to test pieces with artificially introduced flaws or cracks.