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Polariscopes can be used to visualize the residual stress patterns in transparent or translucent materials. Residual stresses contribute to the fracture stress of failed components. This article describes the construction and usage of a lab polariscope made for less than US$150.
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Maciejewski, J. Visualizing Residual Stresses in Plastic and Glass. J Fail. Anal. and Preven. 17, 5–7 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-016-0215-x
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