Reed R. Materials at low temperatures

Asm Int, 1983. — 584 p. ISBN10: 0871701464; ISBN13: 978-0871701466Design and test procedures for materials at low temperatures have improved along with the materials themselves. Because material properties change dramatically with temperature, new parameters take on added importance. There are many examples: The development of fracture mechanics has led to new test procedures and the opportunity for a quantitative design assessment of structural lifetime. Measurements of fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rates are now indispensable for most cryogenic applications. Balancing the thermal expansion of components eliminates residual thermal stresses. The composite materials engineer can actually design a material to meet his/her needs by combining properties of constituents. This book summarizes data and experience that will establish a firm basis for the understanding of materials behavior and property measurement to use for design and material selection at low temperatures.