Low-cycle fatigue in structural graphite under localized loading.
Cumulative damage effects in structural graphite in tension, using low cycle fatigue loading method
Kachur, V.↗
Engineering topics
Vandergrift, E. F.
Publications and source records attributed to Vandergrift, E. F..
Self-aligning rod prevents eccentric loading of tensile specimens
Tensile specimens can be tested in liquid nitrogen without subjecting the cryostat to tilting during assembly of the specimen in the liquid nitrogen-filled cryostat. A universal joint with a semielliptical head and socket reduces misalignment and permits only limited side travel.
Vandergrift, E. F.↗
Test system accurately determines tensile properties of irradiated metals at cryogenic temperatures
Modified testing system determines tensile properties of irradiated brittle-type metals at cryogenic temperatures. The system includes a lightweight cryostat, split-screw grips, a universal joint, and a special temperature control system.
Levine, P. J.↗
Environmental control system for cryogenic testing of tensile specimens
Environmental control system uses a special coil to permit the tensile testing of specimens which may be subjected to temperatures anywhere between liquid nitrogen and room temperature. The test specimen zone is surrounded by the coil which permits the selective flooding of the specimen with warm or cold gas.
Vandergrift, E. F.↗
Tensile testing grips are easily assembled under liquid nitrogen
Split-screw grips for tensile testing provide uniform loading on the specimen shoulders. Holes in the heads enable the screws and specimen to be threaded as an assembly into a grip body, closely controlled guides and seats afford positive seating, and precision machining of mating surfaces minimizes misalignment effects.
Skalka, R. J.↗