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Parameters of the cohesive interfaces (reference parameters).
| Cohesive interface | Elastic stiffness parameter Qnormal (MPa/mm) | Elastic stiffness parameter Qtangential (MPa/mm) | Maximum normal separation criterion (mm) | Maximum tangential separation criterion (mm) | Critical fracture energy, Gc (N/mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaque/media | 1 | 1 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 (mode I) 0.04 (mode II) |
| Media/media | 1 | 1 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.01 (mode I) 0.02 (mode II) |
