Abstract
The near-tip fields of small edge (Case B) cracks in power-law hardening materials are investigated under generalized plane strain, mixed mode, and general yielding conditions by finite element analyses. The results of the J integral from the finite element analyses are used to correlate to a fatigue crack growth criterion for Case B cracks. The trend of constant J contours on the Γ-plane is compared reasonably well with those of the experimental results of constant fatigue life and constant fatigue crack growth rate under multiaxial loading conditions.
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