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percentage falls into the scatter band 2. In terms of crack initiation, the criterion is able to capture at least one of the two branches of the experimental initial crack, for each stress state examined.

Fig. 3(a), 3(b). Experimental crack observation and critical plane orientation for SS 316 specimen: (a) T3, (b) T11.

Fig. 3(c), 3(d). Experimental crack observation and critical plane orientation for SS 316 specimen: (c) T6, (d) T12.