Abstract
A Barenblatt model of the dissipative region at the edge of a mode I crack under small scale yielding is established, so that stress gradient and displacement gradient continuity prevail along the symmetry plane. The resulting model thus connects smoothly to adjacent material and it displays exceptionally smooth opening.
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Broberg, K.B. A Smooth Dissipative Region Model. International Journal of Fracture 113, 3–8 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022683732121
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022683732121