Destructive 3D analysis is compared with non-destructive X-ray Computed micro-tomography.
Serial Block Face Scanning Electron Microscopy of a fatigue crack in magnesium has been done.
Three-dimensional fractography reveals the microstructure influence on crack propagation.
Digital volume correlation measures the crack opening displacements and opening modes in 3D.
Twinning deflects the crack path and retards the crack propagation rate.