On the problems of crack interactions and crack coalescence

Author: Kachanov M.^{1, 2}

Source: International Journal of Fracture, Volume 120, Number 3, April 2003 , pp. 537-543(7)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

A short overview of various approaches to two- and three-dimensional crack interaction problems is given. Solutions for closely spaced cracks are discussed. It is argued that such solutions are not immediately relevant for the problems of crack coalescence.

Keywords: Crack; interaction; stress intensity factor; effective properties; coalescence.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 2: e-mail: mark.kachanov@tufts.edu

Publication date: 2003-04-01