Multi-part Document
BS 7448 - Fracture mechanics toughness tests

This is a multi-part document divided into the following parts:

• Part 1 Fracture mechanics toughness tests. Method for determination of KIc, critical CTOD and critical J values of metallic materials
• Part 2 Fracture mechanics toughness tests. Method for determination of KIc, critical CTOD and critical J values of welds in metallic materials
• Part 3 Fracture mechanics toughness tests. Method for determination of fracture toughness of metallic materials at rates of increase in stress intensity factor greater than 3.0 MPa m0.5 s-1
• Part 4 Fracture mechanics toughness tests. Method for determination of fracture resistance curves and initiation values for stable crack extension in metallic materials