The Slitting (Crack Compliance) Method for Measuring Residual Stress

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Through-thickness stresses measured in a layered ceramic	Validation on a known stress plastically bent beam	Biaxial residual stresses measured in aluminum plate.

Residual stresses measured in a metal matrix composite.	Hoop residual stresses measured in a carburized steel ring.