A technique to determine stress intensity factor—crack velocity (K— v ) relationships for subcritical crack growth from in situ observation of indentation cracks is described. To minimize the effect of residual contact stresses and lateral crack interaction, measurements were made only on cracks that had undergone significant subcritical crack growth. Crack shapes were determined fractographically from crack‐arrest markings, produced by temporary unloading during the crack extension process. The subcritical crack growth parameters obtained by this technique were in excellent agreement with those determined from dynamic fatigue and previous studies.
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