The majority of methods for predicting the direction of propagation of mixed mode cracks have assumed that they branch to grow as mode I cracks. However, under some circumstances mode II crack growth occurs. Rolling contact fatigue cracks are one example of an industrial problem where cracks appear to grow under predominantly mode II loading without branching. This paper reviews the available models and the experimental studies in the literature on mixed mode I and II loading, and discusses the parameters that affect the mode of crack growth.
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