Background
Frechette, Van Derck was born on January 5, 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Howells and Lena D. (Derick) Frechette.
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Fractures are discussed theoretically and practically. This book represents a conscious effort on the part of the author to detail the "life" of a crack, from its inception, through its growth, to its culmination. The author is careful to define all key terms within the text, making this book an excellent reference for anyone working with brittle materials.
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Frechette, Van Derck was born on January 5, 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Howells and Lena D. (Derick) Frechette.
Student, University Toronto, 1936. Bachelor of Science, Alfred University, 1939. Doctor of Science honoris causa, Alfred University, 1991.
Master of Science, University Illinois, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy., University Illinois, 1942.
Research physicist, Corning Glass Works, New York, 1942-1944;
professor ceramic science, State University of New York College Ceramics, Alfred, 1944-1987;
emeritus, State University of New York College Ceramics, Alfred, since 1987. Guest professor of University Göttingen, Germany, 1955-1956, Max Planck Institute, 1965-1966, U. Erlangen-Nurnberg, 1973. Consultant on fractology, ceramic problems and microscopy.
President Alfred Delta Sig Corporation, 1971-1976.
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Fellow American Ceramic Society (distinguished member). Member Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences, New York Academy of Sciences, Academy of Ceramics, Sigma Xi, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Sarah W. Houghton, April 4, 1940. Children: William G.H., Howells Van Derck, Christopher J., Margaret Kathleen, Judith L.