Fracture Toughness Measurement of Glass and Ceramic Materials Using Chevron‐Notched Specimens

Abstract
Fracture toughness of several different materials was measured using chevronnotched short bar and four‐point bend specimens For glass‐ceramic and ceramic samples both specimens gave valid results. Fracture toughness values measured with bend specimens are 5% to 10% higher compared to those of the short bar. Consistent results for glass could be obtained only with short bar specimens. The notch width of the bend specimen affected the stability of crack growth in glass samples. Fracture toughness values measured in the present study are in good agreement with those of the previous studies.