Abstract: The problem of two semi-infinite elastic planes with different elastic properties bonded to each other along a finite number of straight-line segments and subjected to loads at infinity is ...

Abstract: Generally, the mixed boundary value problems in fracture and contact mechanics may be formulated in terms of integral equations. Through a careful asymptotic analysis of the kernels and by ...

Abstract: This experimental study was undertaken to investigate the validity of the theory based on the crack tip stress intensity factors to explain the fracture of thin cracked plates subjected to ...