Research Progress in Cyclic Crack Round Bar Test for Polyethylene Pipes

doi:10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2019.10.022

Abstract

Abstract: This paper introduced the theoretical background and experimental methods of cyclic cracked round bar (CRB) test and also reviewed the research status at home and abroad for the cyclic CRB test method applied in the characterization of slow crack growth resistant performance of polyethylene pipes. In addition, the applications and development direction of CRB test was discussed.

Key words: polyethylene pipe, slow crack growth resistance, creep lifetime, cyclic cracked round bar test

CLC Number:

TQ325.1

YANG Bo, LIU Yijiang, LI Maodong, ZHAI Wei, LUO Wenbo, WANG Zhigang. Research Progress in Cyclic Crack Round Bar Test for Polyethylene Pipes[J]. China Plastics, 2019, 33(10): 128-136.

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