What is Gc with reference to Griffith Theory?
(a) Stress energy released
(b) Strain energy released
(c) Energy density
(d) Griffith constant
This question was addressed to me in unit test.
The query is from Fracture Toughness, Protection against Fracture topic in section Imperfection in Metal Crystals, Fracture, Corrosion and Oxidation of Engineering Material & Metallurgy