The phrase "a decrease in cracking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a reduction in the occurrence or severity of cracking in various contexts, such as materials, surfaces, or even skin.
Example: "The new formulation resulted in a significant decrease in cracking of the paint over time."
Alternatives: "a reduction in cracking" or "a decline in cracking".
A predominantly transgranular fracture mode with a decrease in crack deflection and no pull-out was observed in the SWCNT + MWCNT Al2O3 nanocomposite.
The simulation results demonstrate that for both refinement of twin thickness and a decrease in crack tip to twin spacing FCG resistance improves, in agreement with recent experimental findings reported in the literature.
It was believed that the micropores as observed at grain boundaries in the PMNT/ZnO ceramics (in black circles in Figure 2b, c, d) contributed to the obstruction of crack propagation, and hence, a decrease in crack propagation led to an increase in fracture toughness values.
The results show different considerations regarding distinct materials: in terms of the effectiveness of fibers, the addition of polypropylene and polyethylene macro fibers exhibits the best performance and leads to a certain delay and a wide decreasing in cracking formation.
A decrease in the crack aspect ratio induces a larger effect of pit depth on (K_{text{II}}) at the deepest point and (K_{text{I}}) at the surface point.
A loss of the through-thickness constraint during the fracture initiation causes a decrease in the crack driving force.
It was shown that compressive residual stresses are present in the vicinity of the weld, leading to crack closure and a decrease in the fatigue crack growth rate as the crack approaches the weld.
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Such high stress levels result in a large decrease in crack opening stress and an increase in the fatigue damage of subsequent smaller stress cycles.
