Crack Paths 2006

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Figure 3. Crack paths under force control Pa = 8 kN(RV = 0) and angles: (a) M = 45q

and (b) M = 60q

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Figure 4. Crack growth under crack tip opening displacement control G = 0.21 m m

(RG= 0) and angles: (a) M = 0q, (b) M = 45q and (c) M = 60q