JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, VOL. 108, NO. B2, 2119, doi:10.1029/2002JB001884, 2003

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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Assumed Slab Behavior
3. Analysis by LEFM
4. Approximate Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics by Equivalent LEFM
5. Generalization for Finite Residual Shear Stress, _r
6. Asymptotic Case of Very Short Crack
7. Question of Crack Length at Failure
8. Problem of Dependence of Snow Properties on Slab Thickness
9. Numerical Verification of Size Effect Law by Cohesive Crack Model
10. Effect of Preexisting Finite Weak Zone at Snow Base
11. Possible Ramifications: Mud, Clay, or Rock Slides
12. Conclusions
13. Appendix A: Eigenvalue Analysis of the Cohesive Crack Model
14. Notation
15. Acknowledgments
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Citation: Ba z caron ant, Z. P., G. Zi, and D. McClung, Size effect law and fracture mechanics of the triggering of dry snow slab avalanches, J. Geophys. Res., 108(B2), 2119, doi:10.1029/2002JB001884, 2003.