Crack closure refers to the phenomenon that occurs in materials, particularly in the context of fracture mechanics, when a crack that has been opened during loading is partially or fully closed when the load is removed. This can happen due to the physical deformation of the material surrounding the crack, which can lead to interactions at the crack faces. The closure effect can influence the material's fatigue behavior, as it affects how the crack propagates under cyclic loading conditions.
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