Abstract: An initially unloaded, semi-infinite, stationary crack is assumed to kink or bifurcate at time t=0 and the new crack tip(s) propagate out along a straight line at a constant velocity vCT . ...

Abstract: A semi-infinite crack is subjected to constant magnitude, dynamic antiplane loading at time t = 0. At the same instant the crack is assumed to bifurcate and propagate normal to its original ...

Abstract: An infinite linear elastic body containing a semi-infinite crack is loaded by a planar antiplane stress pulse parallel to the crack. The stress wave strikes the crack at time t =0 and at ...

Abstract: A spectral study is performed to gain insight into the effects of relaxation times and thermomechanical coupling on dynamic thermoe Iastic responses in generalized thermoelasticity. The hyperbolic ...