A generalized theory of fracture mechanics

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Plane strain deformation near a crack tip in a power-law hardening material

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Singular behaviour at the end of a tensile crack in a hardening material

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Rupture of rubber. X. The change in stored energy on making a small cut in a test piece held in simple extension

H. W. Greensmith · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1963 · 330 citations

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