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A Geometry and Size Dependent Fracture Resistance Curve

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A general form fracture resistance curve, R-curve, is presented in this paper based upon the energy criterion of crack propagation determined by strain energy release rate. The R-curve is derived, in general, as the envelope of a set of strain energy release rate curves of same size and geometry but with different initial crack lengths.

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  1. W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn., 62 Whittmeore Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02140, USA

    Wei Yang

  2. Civil Engineering Department, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL, 60208-4400, USA

    Surendra P. Shah

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Yang, W., Shah, S.P. A Geometry and Size Dependent Fracture Resistance Curve. International Journal of Fracture 109, 23–28 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1012298528032

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