A numerical study of non-linear crack tip parameters

Crack closure concept has been widely used to explain different issues of fatigue crack propagation. However, different authors have questioned the relevance of crack closure and have proposed alternative concepts. The main objective here is to check the effectiveness of crack closure concept by l...

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Main Authors: F.V. Antunes, R. Branco, L. Correia, AL Ramalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2015-07-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
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Online Access:http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero33/numero_33_art_25.pdf