Determination of energy release rate and mode mix in three-dimensional layered structures using plate theory

A finite element calculation of stress intensity factors by a modified crack closure integral

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Materials Science, Finite Element Method, Stress Intensity Factors +12

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Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mesh Refinement +18

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Finite Element Method, Energy Release Rate, Engineering +10

Strain-Energy Release Rate Analysis of Plates with Postbuckled Delaminations

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Postbuckled Delaminations, Engineering, Delamination Growth +13

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