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> when a crack starts, IT'S OVER. Crack propagation is extremely rapid after that once nucleation has occurred This is an exaggeration, small cracks can develo
by colechristensen 3y ago
> when a crack starts, IT'S OVER. Crack propagation is extremely rapid after that once nucleation has occurred
This is an exaggeration, small cracks can develop and grow very slowly over the course of years. There’s lots of types and sizes of cracks.
- watwut 3y agoIt depends on the material and external conditions.