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There are three basic modes of crack tip deformation, the opening (Mode I), the in-plane shear (Mode II), and the out-of-plane shear (Mode III): |
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| Mode II (In-Plane Shear, Sliding) |
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| Mode III (Out-Of-Plane Shear, Tearing) |
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