Use of a Falling-Weight Tester for Assessing Ceramic Impact Strength

Bibliographic Data

ID2575368
AuthorsJonathan B Mabry (University of Arizona, corresponding author), Jonathan Mabry, James M Skibo (University of Arizona), Michael Brian Schiffer (University of Arizona), Kenneth L Kvamme (0000-0002-9094-0156, Arizona State Museum), Kenneth Kvamme
Year1988
Volume53
Issue4
Pages829-839
Publication date1988-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Antiquity (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-7316 • E-ISSN: 2325-5064
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.2307/281122
OpenAlexW2321345957
LanguageEN
Citations received20
References cited6

A falling-weight device was developed for testing ceramic impact strength. Tests carried out on a large sample of commercial tiles showed that the incremental height test, wherein drop height is raised gradually, is the most reliable. In order to assess the accuracy of the test, an additional experiment was performed on laboratory-made briquettes fired at 550, 650, 750, 850, and 950 °C. In contrast to the results of Bronitsky and Hamer's (1986) pendulum test (but in conformity with general principles of ceramic engineering), the present study found a strong correlation between firing temperature and impact strength. It is concluded that the falling-weight device provides a simple, accurate, and reliable test for ceramic impact strength

Ceramic · Composite material · Falling (accident) · Forensic engineering · Izod impact strength test · Ultimate tensile strength · Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · Advanced materials and composites · Engineering · Materials Science · Nuclear materials and radiation effects · Psychology