A review on mixed mode fracture of metals

Mode I fracture mechanics has been relatively mature but mixed mode fracture mechanics continues to present challenges, in particular for ductile materials under multiaxial stresses. Since most engineering materials, e.g., metals, exhibit elasto-plastic or ductile behaviour and are subjected to inclined cracks and/or multiaxial loading, there is a well justified need to establish a solid understanding of their fracture behaviour under mixed...