Figure 4

Schematic diagram for determining characteristic stress points. (a) Elastic and Dissipative Energy Rates, (b) Determine the location of the maximum lateral strain difference and (c) Determine the crack initiation stress point σci.

Schematic diagram for determining characteristic stress points. (a) Elastic and Dissipative Energy Rates, (b) Determine the location of the maximum lateral strain difference and (c) Determine the crack initiation stress point σci.