Método innovador de ensayos de impacto en altas temperaturas aplicado en aceros al carbono

ABSTRACT In this paper, an innovative method of impact tests at high temperature on sub-size Charpy V notched specimens is applied. The innovation lies in the method of heating the specimen, which is performed in situ on a Charpy impact machine type by alternating electrical current through the specimen. The specimens are heated in a few seconds (v=32 ºC/s) and held at the test temperature by an electrical circuit controlled by a thermocouple located on the specimen. Three types of steels are tested; with low, medium and high carbon content (perlitic). The impact energy was measured in the ra...