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K Stress intensity factor for a Mode I crack
K I , K II , K III Stress intensity factors for the three fracture modes
K Ic Plane strain fracture toughness
K c Fracture toughness
K e Plastic-zone-adjusted K
K J , K IcJ Plasticity-modified K based on J
K Q Provisional fracture toughness
P c Critical (at fracture) force
P Q Force for calculating K Q
Half the estimated plastic zone size for plane strain
r oε
Half the estimated plastic zone size for plane stress
r oσ
Gross section S (based on area before cracking)
S g
t Thickness
U Potential strain energy
v Displacement
α Ratio a/b

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