Title :
Qualitative comparison between two-point bending and tensile tests in optical fibers
Author :
Camilo, Gilberto M.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel, Claremont, NC, USA
Abstract :
Using two-point bending and tensile tests in commercial optical fibers, it was found that strength results are connected. Because of that connection many fractures cannot be explained assuming isolated defects. Other explanations are proposed in terms of a family of defects spread in length and superficial stress areas originated during the manufacture
Keywords :
bending strength; fracture toughness testing; optical fibre testing; tensile strength; tensile testing; commercial fibers; defects; family flaw distribution; fracture tests; mechanical strength; optical fibers; superficial stress areas; surface stress distribution; two-point bending test; two-point tensile test; Capacitive sensors; Coatings; Degradation; Glass; Manufacturing; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical fibers; Performance evaluation; Tensile stress;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 1999. SBMO/IEEE MTT-S, APS and LEOS - IMOC '99. International
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5807-4
DOI :
10.1109/IMOC.1999.867110
