By using the concept of finite-part integral,a set of hypersingular integro-differential equations for multiple interfacial cracks in a three-dimensional infinite bi-material subjected to arbitrary loads is derived.In the numerical analysis,unknown displacement discontinuities are approximated with the products of the fundamental den-sity functions and power series.The fundamental functions are chosen to express a two-dimensional interface crack rigorously.As illustrative examples,the stress intensity factors for two rectangular interface cracks are calculated for various spacing,crack shape and elastic constants.It is shown that the stress intensity factors decrease with the crack spacing.
