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On the estimation of the first interpenetration point in the open model of interface cracks

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A general expression for estimating the location of the first interpenetration point in the open model of interface cracks that, for a fixed reference system, can be directly applied to all material combinations is presented.

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  1. Grupo de Elasticidad y Resistencia de Materiales, Escuela Superior de Ingenieros, Universidad de Sevilla, Camino de los Descubrimientos, s/n, 41092, Sevilla, Spain

    Enrique Graciani, Vladislav Mantič & Federico París

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  1. Enrique Graciani
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Graciani, E., Mantič, V. & París, F. On the estimation of the first interpenetration point in the open model of interface cracks. Int J Fract 143, 287–290 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-007-9066-5

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