I'm having a hard time trying to relate the the forces specified in the figure so that I can obtain the expression for the strain energy release rate.
For the 'L-opening load' P when acting alone, the energy release rate is given by:
G= (12*P2*L2) / (E*B2*h3)
For the '2L/3-opening load' P when acting alone, the energy release rate is given by:
G=(16*P2*L2) / (3*E*B2*h3)
Now, how can I obtain the strain energy release rate which is related to the 'shear' force, Q?
In addition, how can I obtain the expressions for the stress intensity factors, K1 and K2 given the formla: G=(K12 +K22) / E ?
Thanks in advance =)
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