1. Date of download: 12/21/2017
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From: Fracture Toughness and Fatigue Crack Propagation Rate of Short Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Analogue Cortical Bone
J Biomech Eng. 2007;129(4): doi: /
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Dimensioned drawing of the standard single edge-notched compact specimen for KIc and FCPR testing, based on ASTM E and E standards . (a) Detailed dimensions of the compact test specimen for both KIC and FCPR test specimen; (b) dimensions for the KIc test specimen thickness; and (c) dimensions for the FCPR test specimen thickness. The specimen width, W=63.50mm(2.5in.), was determined based on the above mentioned ASTM standards.