Mixed-mode fracture behavior of AM60 magnesium alloy using two parameter fracture mechanics

The main objective of this study is the precise estimation of the fracture parameters by applying crack-tip constraint under mixed-mode loading conditions. To this aim, an AM60 magnesium alloy with elastic-plastic behavior has been utilized. Fracture tests were conducted using a modified version of Arcan device in mode-I, 45° mixed-mode, and mode-II loading conditions. Different initial crack lengths were used to create a wide range of crack-tip...