Purpose : To provide a clear and easily understood format in which the user can obtain a thorough understanding of ductile fracture

Objectives :

1. To give a general explanation of the basics of fracture
2. Provide a general definition of ductile fracture
3. Examine characterization of ductile materials through macroscopic and microscopic analysis
4. Provide detailed figures that allow the user to examine ductile fracture on a microscopic level. Electron microscope view of ductile fracture, Figures 5.31a , 5.31b(Introduction to Engineering Materials, G.T. Murray) ; Scanning electron fractograph of ductile cast iron (Materials Science and Engineering,William D. Callister, Jr.)
5. Discussion of cup and cone ductile fracture. Figure 8.3a (Materials Science and Engineering,William D. Callister, Jr.)
6. Design considerations regarding fracture
7. Study of fracture resistant materials, what things can be done to reduce fracture
8. Examine crack initiation,propogation, and propogation rate : Provide a summary of each
   • On the next two topics I will work with team member Jerry Ballard
9. Ductile to brittle transition, Overview of Charpy and Izod tests
10. A general explanation of the major differences between brittle and ductile fracture

• I will need two pages to provide the user with a thorough understanding of ductile fracture
• I will need to link to various diagrams and definitions from within my document

Visualization :

• About five images, if space is available possibly a few more
• One clickable map
• If deemed appropriate, an mpeg movie may be used

References :

1. Materials Science and Engineering(Third Edition), William D. Callister,Jr.;pp.121-123, 182-185, 776
2. Physical Metallurgy Principles(Third Edition), Robert E. Reed-Hill; pp.739-746, 827-832
3. Introduction to Engineering Materials, G.T. Murray; pp.199-206