One of the most important limit states in structural metals is ductile fracture, and the prediction of ductile fracture is of great importance in many engineeri

An account of the recent developments in research into ductile fracture in metals and alloys. Aspects covered include localized fracture at the root of notches

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The main scope of this Cargese NATO Advanced Study Institute (June 5-17 2000) was to bring together a number of international experts, covering a large spectrum