microcracking

microcracking

(ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkrækɪŋ)
n
microscopic cracking
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The microcracking initiated from the surface pitting, and virtual stress increased with the progress of pitting corrosion.
The combination of tension and shear microcracking together with sliding in biotite basal planes was found to control the failure of specimens with sub-horizontal foliation.
Figure 8 shows the existence of surface polishing, microcracking, and detachment of wear particle.
It has been recognized that immediately ahead of a moving crack is a zone of microcracking called the process zone.
These composites have to be thicker and heavier to compensate for the microcracking. Nanofillers can prevent microcracking and, hence, toughen composites.
The brim and diagonal of indentation are very clear, and little microcracking is found around the indentation.
Future revisions likely will address microcracking brought on by Pb-free materials and processing that makes boards more brittle.--MB

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