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A Simple Procedure for the Estimation of Local Stress Intensity Factors for Semi-Elliptical Surface Cracks

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Stress intensity factor solutions are available for semi-elliptical surface cracks under different stress distributions. But in most cases, only the two values at the deepest point and at the surface points are reported. A simple method is proposed, which allows the stress intensity factor to be estimated at other points of the crack front as well.

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Fett, T. A Simple Procedure for the Estimation of Local Stress Intensity Factors for Semi-Elliptical Surface Cracks. International Journal of Fracture 96, 43–48 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018749017015

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