From: Optimisation Method for Determination of Crack Tip Position Based on Gauss-Newton Iterative Technique
Stage
Exp.
Con.
Pro.
Area (mm2)
Error (%)
Peak load
(2400 N)
2.375
2.907
22.40
2.142
− 9.811
Loading
(2084 N)
1.320
1.570
18.94
1.171
− 11.29
Unloading
1.355
1.708
26.05
1.262
− 6.863