Abstract
Warm pre-stressing of a cracked body can result in an apparent elevation of its fracture toughness at lower testing temperatures. This effect has been observed in mild steel pre-loaded at room temperature and tested at −150°C, when the apparent toughness elevation can be as great as a factor of two. This toughness elevation is produced both when the pre-load is maintained during cooling and when the pre-load is completely removed prior to cooling.
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