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In this paper, we have verified the validity of some formulations allowing
the determination of the fracture surface energy in the case of rubber-like
materials. The J-integral is chosen as a fracture characterizing parameter
which is experimentally determined by considering a multiplying form that;
numerically evaluated using a finite element method. The numerical results
are compared to the experimental data and a good agreement has been pointe
d out for the deeply cracked specimen (a/w greater than or equal to 0.5). B
elow this limit, a significant divergence is observed which is attributed t
o a lack of accuracy of the experimental data processing.