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The models of crack growth in mixed mode conditions are reviewed for the plane(2D)and three-dimensional (3D) states of stress. Both critical load value and crack path orsurface growth are predicted by different criteria in terms of elastic singular stressstates and T-stress component. Both monotonic and cyclic loading are considered. Theconcepts of smooth and rough crack surface are discussed with application to 3D cracksurface growth.