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What is the result of the propagation of a crack through the thickness of the steel plate or stiffener?
What is the result of the propagation of a crack through the thickness of the steel plate or stiffener?
- A crevice
- A deformation
- A fracture (correct)
- A bend
Where are fractures most commonly found?
Where are fractures most commonly found?
- Locations with no weld defects
- Locations with smooth surfaces
- Locations with high temperature
- Locations with stress concentrations (correct)
What are fractures called if they occur under repeated stresses below the yielding stress?
What are fractures called if they occur under repeated stresses below the yielding stress?
- Fatigue fractures (correct)
- Impact fractures
- Tensile fractures
- Shear fractures
What can cause fatigue fractures in addition to cyclic stresses caused by wave forces?
What can cause fatigue fractures in addition to cyclic stresses caused by wave forces?
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Where do fractures often initiate in way of?
Where do fractures often initiate in way of?
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