Fracture toughness relation in biaxial loading

Date Issued
01-12-2001
Author(s)
Radhakrishnan, V. M.
DOI
Abstract
The fracture toughness relation (FTR) in biaxial loading of a body containing a slanting crack has been analyzed. A basic requirement for the validity of the FTR is discussed. A criterion based on the energy release rate in each mode is presented and compared with the experimental data.
Volume
10
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