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F. Berto, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 34 (2015) 11-26; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.34.02 16 mixed-mode in-plane loading conditions. The theoretical derivations and mathematical formulations in this article are of unsurpassable elegance without neglect of the application aspects. They carry on the high quality standard in Neuber’s famous book on notch mechanics. Figure 1 : Photo of Prof. Lazzarin Paolo Lazzarin’s contributions to theoretical and applied mechanics are of lasting value. They are an indispensable reference for the scientists after him. Paolo Lazzarin’s scientific achievements were based not only on a profound understanding of continuum mechanics combined with an exceptional talent in applied mathematics, but also on his likeable character. The foremost character trait was warm-heartedness, and his generosity was unsurpassable. He paid full respect to any scientific colleague or disciple, not forgetting emotional uprising where it was justified. Scientific questions were always answered without delay and in detail. He was a master in didactic clearness and never forgot to emphasize the historical originators of a concept, a formula or an idea. He has guided many students and young researchers through the confusing multitude of scientific methods and approaches. He shared ideas and knowledge with them as a true friend. S OME EXPRESSIONS FOR SED IN THE CONTROL VOLUME ith the aim of clarifying the base of the final synthesis carried out in this paper, this section summarises the analytical frame of SED approach. With reference to the polar coordinate system shown in Fig. 2, with the origin located at point O, mode I stress distribution ahead of a V-notch tip is given by the following expressions [65]:     1 1 1 1 1 0 , , ij ij ij r a r f g r                           (1) where  1 >  1 and the parameter a 1 can be expressed either via the notch stress intensity factor 1 K in the case of a sharp, zero radius, V-notch or by means of the elastic maximum notch stress  tip in the case of blunt V-notches. In Eq. (1) r 0 is the distance evaluated on the notch bisector line between the V-notch tip and the origin of the local coordinate system; r 0 depends both on the notch root radius R and the opening angle 2  (Fig. 2), according to the expression r 0 = R [(  - 2  )/(2  -2  )]. The angular functions f i j and g ij are given in Ref. [65]: W