Radiant Crack !!better!! -

1. Definition & Core Concept A radiant crack is a specific type of fracture pattern characterized by multiple fissures extending outward from a central point of impact or stress. Unlike a simple linear crack (which propagates in one direction) or a branching crack (which forks into two or three paths), a radiant crack features three or more distinct rays radiating from a central nexus, resembling a starburst, spiderweb, or lightning bolt frozen at the moment of origin.