M. Martynyuk

TL;DR: In this paper, a procedure of estimating the stress intensity factors, as well as the compliance contributions of such cracks is suggested, and a simple, and relatively accurate, approximation for the compliance contribution of cracks with multiple links that shortcuts the mentioned procedure is presented.

TL;DR: In this paper, estimates of compliance contributions of 2D cracks of complex shapes (such as multilink zigzags or curved shapes) observed in brittle materials are suggested.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider the choice between crack deflection by the domain and crack penetration into it, which is controlled by two factors: the angle at which the crack approaches the domain, and the fracture toughness contrast.

TL;DR: In this paper , the effects of crack bridging, crack-tip dislocation emission, and crack deflection on crack growth are modeled and analyzed, and the results show that crack bridges via plastically deformed nanobridges has a significant inhibiting effect on cracks and fracture toughness increases with an increase of the bridging zone length.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present results for common 3 1/mol% Y2O3 stabilised ZrO2 and pure Al 2O3 ceramics as well as four Al 2 O3/ZrO 2 composites.

TL;DR: In this article , estimates of compliance contributions of 2D cracks of complex shapes (such as multilink zigzags or curved shapes) observed in brittle materials are suggested.

TL;DR: In this paper, estimates of compliance contributions of 2D cracks of complex shapes (such as multilink zigzags or curved shapes) observed in brittle materials are suggested.