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An error analysis of the use of photoelasticity in the study of fracture problems is attempted. In particular, it was desired to determine the optimum regions of data collection and to ascertain the sensitivity of the extractedK 1 andK 2 values to errors in such parameters as crack-tip position and fringe location. Experiments were performed on both Mode 1 and Mixed Mode cases and the results compared with the error analysis
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J. Takezaki was formerly Graduate Student, Purdue University; is presently at Oakland University, Rochester, MI.
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Doyle, J.F., Kamle, S. & Takezaki, J. Error analysis of photoelasticity in fracture mechanics. Experimental Mechanics 21, 429–435 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02327145
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