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The '''characteristic energy length scale''' <math>\chi</math> describes the size of the region from which energy flows to a rapidly moving [[Fracture|crack]]. |
The '''characteristic energy length scale''' <math>\chi</math> describes the size of the region from which energy flows to a rapidly moving [[Fracture|crack]]. If material properties change within the characteristic energy length scale, local wave speeds can dominate crack dynamics. This can lead to [[supersonic fracture]]. |
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The characteristic energy length scale describes the size of the region from which energy flows to a rapidly moving crack. If material properties change within the characteristic energy length scale, local wave speeds can dominate crack dynamics. This can lead to supersonic fracture.
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