Question

Explain the concept of energy balance during crack growth.

Answer 1

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In physical terms, additional energy is needed for crack growth in ductile materials as compared to brittle materials. ... the stored elastic strain energy which is released as a crack grows. This is the thermodynamic driving force for fracture.

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