Asymptotic bounds on overall moduli of cracked bodies

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volumn 37, Issue 43, 2000, Pages 6221-6237

  Wang, J ^a   Fang, J ^a   Karihaloo, B L ^b  

^a PEKING UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Asymptotic bounds; Crack amplification; Crack interaction; Crack shielding; Cracked bodies; Multiple cracks; Overall moduli

Indexed keywords

EID: 0000095073     PISSN: 00207683     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7683(99)00258-9     Document Type: Article

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