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On Higher Order Terms in the Crack Tip Stress Field

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The influence of higher order terms on the stress field of a cracked plate under in plane loading may not be negligible in some engineering applications. The aim of this note is to present a more accurate analysis of these terms.

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Berto, F., Lazzarin, P. On Higher Order Terms in the Crack Tip Stress Field. Int J Fract 161, 221–226 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-010-9443-3

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