It is shown that the finite-element method of analysis, used in conjunction with a generalized form of the compliance equations of fracture mechanics, can provide a general means of determining energy release rates and stress-intensity factors for complex crack configuration and loadings. The method is applied to several crack configurations in flat plates and in round bars.
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