Stress Intensity Factor Conventions

[sara_87]

Homework Statement

The stress intensity factor is defined as:

$$\Delta K_1(m,a(m))=\Delta q(m)\sqrt{\pi*a(m)}$$

My question is: is $$\Delta K_1(m,a(m))$$ the same as $$\Delta K_1(m)$$

Because my book says: ''$$\Delta K_1(m)$$ is the mode 1 stress intensity factor'' is that just the same as: $$\Delta K_1(m,a(m))$$

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The Attempt at a Solution

 

[HallsofIvy]

That has to depend upon the conventions used by your particular text.