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The eigenvector solution for a general corner or finite opening crack with further studies on the collocation procedure

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The form of the eigenvector solution for a general corner or finite opening crack is examined for both real and complex eigenvalues using a complex potential approach. An overdetermined collocation algorithm to calculate the coefficients associated with eigenvectors for both the real and complex eigenvalues is presented. The algorithm is tested on a problem of known solution.

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Carpenter, W.C. The eigenvector solution for a general corner or finite opening crack with further studies on the collocation procedure. Int J Fract 27, 63–73 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00017213

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