| Abstract: | Rice et al. (Journal of Mechanics and Physics of Solids42, 813–843) analyze the propagation of a planar crack with a nominally straight front in a model elastic solid with a single displacement component. Using the form of Willis et al. (Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids43, 319–341), of dynamic mode I weight functions for a moving crack, we address that problem solved by Rice et al. in the 3D context of elastodynamic theory. Oscillatory crack tip motion results from constructive-destructive interference of stress intensity waves. Those waves, including system of the dilatational, shear and Rayleigh waves, interact on each other and with moving edge of crack, can lead to continuing fluctuations of the crack front and propagation velocity. |
