INSTRUMENTATION OF FOUR-POINT BENDING TEST DURING 4D COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

Authors

  • Daniel Kytýř Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prosecká 809/76, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic
  • Tomáš Fíla Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prosecká 809/76, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic
  • Petr Koudelka Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prosecká 809/76, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic
  • Ivana Kumpová Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prosecká 809/76, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic
  • Michal Vopálenský Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Prosecká 809/76, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic
  • Leona Vavro Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geonics, Studentská 1768, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
  • Martin Vavro Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geonics, Studentská 1768, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/APP.2018.18.0020

Keywords:

in-situ loading device, four-point bending, 4D micro-CT, crack propagation

Abstract

High-resolution time-lapse micro-focus X-ray computed tomography is an effective method for investigation of deformation processes on volumetric basis including fracture propagation characteristics of non-homogeneous materials subjected to mechanical loading. This experimental method requires implementation of specifically designed loading devices to X-ray imaging setups. In case of bending tests, our background research showed that no commercial solution allowing for reliable investigation of so called fracture process zone in quasi-brittle materials is currently available. Thus, this paper is focused on description of recently developed in-situ four-point bending loading device and its instrumentation for testing of quasi-brittle materials. Proof of concept together with the pilot experiments were successfully performed in a CT scanner TORATOM. Based on results of the pilot experiments, we demonstrate that crack development and propagation in a quasi-brittle material can be successfully observed in 3D using high resolution 4D micro-CT under loading.

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Published

2018-10-23

How to Cite

Kytýř, D., Fíla, T., Koudelka, P., Kumpová, I., Vopálenský, M., Vavro, L., & Vavro, M. (2018). INSTRUMENTATION OF FOUR-POINT BENDING TEST DURING 4D COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY. Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings, 18, 20–23. https://doi.org/10.14311/APP.2018.18.0020