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Application of fracture mechanics for the characterization of PVC pipes. I. Evaluation of the applicability of the EWF technique in specimens produced directly from pipes
Author(s) -
Rodolfo Antonio
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.21798
Subject(s) - fracture toughness , fracture mechanics , materials science , composite material , ultimate tensile strength , toughness , fracture (geology) , characterization (materials science) , nanotechnology
Unplasticized (U‐PVC) and modified (M‐PVC) pipes used in irrigation and infrastructure applications in Brazil (nominal diameter DN 300, outside diameter 326 mm), were evaluated according to various fracture mechanics methodologies, including essential work of fracture (EWF), C‐ring toughness and fracture toughness parameters (stress intensity factor K C and energy release rate G C , both at plastic collapse). These pipes were also evaluated for the quality of processing (degree of gelation) via DSC and tensile strength. Results show that the differences in behavior against fracture propagation are sensitive, depending on the technique, when comparing the results between the different types of pipes, opening up new possibilities for testing this product. This possibility is particularly interesting in the case of the evaluation of the degree of gelation in industrial process controls, since the dichloromethane (DCMT) solvent immersion method still in use tends to be replaced in the future by alternative methodologies due to chemical exposure factors.