Catastrophe theory: A technique for crack propagation analysis

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Abstract

The catastrophe theory is applied to the analysis of crack propagation. The important parameters and variables of the problem are determined, and a unified picture of the phenomenon is obtained. This model is qualitatively shown to agree with experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)231-234
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume50
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1979

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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