The laboratory simulation of thermal shock failure

• Published in: Journal of physics. D, Applied physics Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 436 - 441
• Main Authors: Pickles, C S J, Field, J E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 14.02.1996; Institute of Physics
• Subjects: Exact sciences and technology; Fracture mechanics (crack, fatigue, damage...); Fracture mechanics, fatigue and cracks; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); Physics; Solid mechanics; Structural and continuum mechanics; Space application; Thermal shield; Thermal shock; Rupture; Instrumentation; Thermomechanical properties; Experimental study; Coatings; Strength; Heat transfer

Infrared transparent windows on aircraft and ir transparent missile nose domes can be subjected to rapid heating which could cause thermal shock failure. A commercially available device for simulating such thermal shock environments has been assessed and used in a study of a range of materials. The...