Although numerous fatigue crack growth (FCG) tests have been conducted, the conclusions
drawn regarding the mixed-mode FCG rate are inconsistent and even contradictory. A …

Abstract Conducting Compact-Tension-Shear (CTS) tests emerges as a promising research
methodology to determine the fracture toughness of orthotropic materials in mixed-mode I&II …

Based on the study of dynamic fracture toughness of mixed mode I/II fracture crack, using
compact tensile shear (CTS) specimen and the method of split Hopkinson tensile bar …

Clamped single edge notched tensile (SENT) specimens are widely used in fracture
toughness test and fatigue crack growth experiment of structural materials. However, the …

In this study, the effect of mixed-mode loading on fatigue crack growth under varying applied
loads for SAPH440 material was experimentally investigated. Previous research has either …

As a unique directional solidification microstructure of Ni superalloys produced by laser
powder bed fusion (L-PBF), the crystallographic lamellar microstructure (CLM) exhibits a …

Fracture mechanics parameters, such as the stress intensity factor (SIF), are fundamental for
the analysis of fracture, fatigue crack growth and crack paths. SIFs of a cracked body can be …

Mixed mode fatigue failure presents safety risks to civil infrastructure like bridges and
floating structures. Under linear elastic conditions, research and applications for mixed …

The plastic zone developed around a fatigue crack tip can affect both fatigue and fracture
material behaviour. Predicting the plastic zone shape and size under cyclic conditions can …

The analysis of mixed‐mode crack propagation mechanisms in anisotropic materials
remains a pivotal research focus. Although the compact tension shear (CTS) test is a …