The double torsion loading configuration for fracture propagation: An improved methodology for the load-relaxation at constant displacement

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 37, Issue 7, 2000, Pages 1103-1113

  Ciccotti, M ^a   Gonzato, G ^a   Mulargia, F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

APPROXIMATION THEORY; CRACK PROPAGATION; STRESS ANALYSIS; STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS; TORSIONAL STRESS;

DOUBLE-TORSION LOAD RELAXATION TESTS;

FRACTURE MECHANICS;

CRACK PROPAGATION; FRACTURE MECHANICS; FRACTURE PROPAGATION;

EID: 0034302279     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1365-1609(00)00045-9     Document Type: Article

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