Volumes | Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Flanges , Temperature , Fracture toughness , Pressure , Accounting , Boilers , Hydropower , Hydrostatic testing , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Mechanical engineers

Failure Probability Assessment of Piping Systems Affected by SCC and Pipe Wall Thinning for LBB Analysis

Hiromasa Chitose, Hideo Machida, Itaru Saito

PVP 2011; 27-34https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57321

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View Articletitled, Failure Probability Assessment of Piping Systems Affected by SCC and Pipe Wall Thinning for LBB Analysis

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Topics: Failure , Pipes , Piping systems , Probability , Bending (Stress) , Inspection , Leak-before-break , Nuclear power stations , Stress corrosion cracking , Wall thickness

Extremely Low Probability of Rupture (xLPR) Version 1.0 Code: Pilot Study Problem Results

D. Rudland, C. Harrington

PVP 2011; 35-46https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57531

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View Articletitled, Extremely Low Probability of Rupture (xLPR) Version 1.0 Code: Pilot Study Problem Results

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Topics: Probability , Rupture , Piping systems , Boiling water reactors , Computer software , Nozzles , Surges , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Fracture mechanics

Use of LBB Methodology to Support the Transition Break Size Concept

James E. Nestell, David W. Rackiewicz

PVP 2011; 47-56https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57680

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View Articletitled, Use of LBB Methodology to Support the Transition Break Size Concept

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Topics: Accidents , Coolants , Cooling , Defense industry , Design , Emergency core cooling systems , Failure , Leak-before-break , Nuclear power stations , Nuclear reactor coolants

An Investigation of the Adequacy of a Simplified Boundary Integral Equation / Influence Function Equation Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics Solution for Nozzle Corner Cracking

Daniel Sommerville, Minghao Qin, Eric Houston

PVP 2011; 57-67https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57742

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View Articletitled, An Investigation of the Adequacy of a Simplified Boundary Integral Equation / Influence Function Equation Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics Solution for Nozzle Corner Cracking

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture mechanics , Integral equations , Nozzles , Boiling water reactors , Design , Instrumentation , Brittle fracture

Changing the Frequency of Inspections for PWSCC Susceptible Welds at Cold Leg Temperatures

Nathan A. Palm, Warren H. Bamford, Craig Harrington

PVP 2011; 69-83https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57829

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View Articletitled, Changing the Frequency of Inspections for PWSCC Susceptible Welds at Cold Leg Temperatures

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Topics: Inspection , Temperature , Welded joints , Pipes , Alloys , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , In-service inspection , Metals

Technical Basis for Proposed Weight Function Method for Calculation of Stress Intensity Factor for Surface Flaws in ASME Section XI Appendix A

Steven X. Xu, Douglas A. Scarth, Russell C. Cipolla

PVP 2011; 85-99https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57911

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View Articletitled, Technical Basis for Proposed Weight Function Method for Calculation of Stress Intensity Factor for Surface Flaws in ASME Section XI Appendix A

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Topics: Stress , Weight (Mass) , Stress concentration , Polynomials , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Fracture mechanics , In-service inspection , Nuclear power stations

Prediction of Fracture Toughness Transition From Tensile Test Data Applying Neural Networks

Ivo Dlouhy´, Hynek Hadraba, Zdeneˇk Chlup, Libor Va´lka, Libor Zˇa´k

PVP 2011; 101-105https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57932

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Fracture Toughness Transition From Tensile Test Data Applying Neural Networks

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Fracture toughness , Temperature , Alloys , Deformation , Steel

Robust LBB Analyses for Atucha II Nuclear Plant

G. Wilkowski, B. Brust, T. Zhang, G. Hattery, S. Kalyanam, D.-J. Shim, E. Kurth, Y. Hioe, M. Uddin, J. J. Johnson, O. R. Maslenikov, A. Gu¨rpinar, A. P. Asfura, B. Sumodobila, A. A. Betervide, O. Mazzantini

PVP 2011; 107-120https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57939

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View Articletitled, Robust LBB Analyses for Atucha II Nuclear Plant

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Stress , Design , Fracture (Materials) , Emergency core cooling systems , Leakage , Pipes , Construction , Displacement , Residual stresses

Lessons Learned for Nuclear Piping Integrity in New Reactors

G. Wilkowski, F. Brust, P. Krishnaswamy, K. Wichman, D.-J. Shim

PVP 2011; 121-131https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57941

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View Articletitled, Lessons Learned for Nuclear Piping Integrity in New Reactors

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Topics: Pipes , Fracture toughness , Design , Nuclear power stations , Piping systems , Anisotropy , Base metals , Cracking (Materials) , Displacement , Dynamic analysis

PWSCC Crack Growth Mitigation With Inlay

David Rudland, Frederick W. Brust, D. J. Shim, G. Wilkowski

PVP 2011; 133-138https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57954

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View Articletitled, PWSCC Crack Growth Mitigation With Inlay

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Alloys , Nozzles , Metals , Machining , Pipes , Residual stresses , Shapes , Stress , Corrosion

PWSCC Crack Growth Modeling Approaches

F. W. Brust, D.-J. Shim, G. Wilkowski, D. Rudland

PVP 2011; 139-145https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57974

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View Articletitled, PWSCC Crack Growth Modeling Approaches

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Nozzles , Welded joints , Pressurized water reactors , Stress , Metals , Pipes , Residual stresses , Stainless steel

Leak-Before-Break Assessment in JSME Standard

Yukio Takahashi

PVP 2011; 147-151https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57978

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View Articletitled, Leak-Before-Break Assessment in JSME Standard

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Topics: JSME Standards , Leak-before-break , Fracture (Materials) , Leakage , Failure , Fatigue cracks , Fossil fuels , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Nuclear power stations , Piping systems

Effects of Weld Overlays on Leak-Before-Break Margins

G. Angah Miessi, Peter C. Riccardella, Peihua Jing

PVP 2011; 153-158https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57982

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View Articletitled, Effects of Weld Overlays on Leak-Before-Break Margins

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Topics: Leak-before-break , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Pressurized water reactors , Boiling water reactors , Nozzles , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Welded joints , Alloys , Fatigue

Plastic Collapse Moment for Weld Overlay Pipe With Multiple Circumferential Flaws

Kunio Hasegawa, Yinsheng Li, Masayoshi Shimomoto

PVP 2011; 159-166https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58018

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View Articletitled, Plastic Collapse Moment for Weld Overlay Pipe With Multiple Circumferential Flaws

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Topics: Collapse , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Pipes , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations

A Study of the Key Parameters Affecting the Design of Optimized Weld Overlays

Doug Killian, Samer Mahmoud, Heqin Xu, Silvester Noronha, Ashok Nana

PVP 2011; 167-175https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58035

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View Articletitled, A Study of the Key Parameters Affecting the Design of Optimized Weld Overlays

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Topics: Design , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Maintenance , Stress , Metals , Pipes , Welded joints , Alloys , ASME Standards , Nozzles

Implementation of ASME Code, Section XI, Code Case N-770, on Alternative Examination Requirements for Class 1 Butt Welds Fabricated With Alloy 82/182

Edmund J. Sullivan, Michael T. Anderson

PVP 2011; 177-181https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58041

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View Articletitled, Implementation of ASME Code, Section XI, Code Case N-770, on Alternative Examination Requirements for Class 1 Butt Welds Fabricated With Alloy 82/182

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Topics: Alloys , ASME Standards , Welded joints , Inspection , Acceptance criteria , Fillers (Materials) , In-service inspection , Nozzles , Pipes , Pressurized water reactors

Combination of Multi-Axial Loads in Design and Fitness-for-Service

Study on Stress Intensity Factors of Fatigue Crack in Round Bar Under Rotary Bending

Maigefeireti Maitireyimu, Masanori Kikuchi, Hiroko Kitano

PVP 2011; 185-190https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57144

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View Articletitled, Study on Stress Intensity Factors of Fatigue Crack in Round Bar Under Rotary Bending

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Evaluation methods , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Numerical analysis , Rotation , Simulation , Surface cracks

Experimental Investigation on the Failure Estimation Method of Cracked Cylinders Subjected to Multi-Axial Loads

Yinsheng Li, Kunio Hasegawa, Naoki Miura, Katsuaki Hoshino

PVP 2011; 191-197https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57455

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation on the Failure Estimation Method of Cracked Cylinders Subjected to Multi-Axial Loads

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Topics: Cylinders , Failure , Stress , Torsion , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Stainless steel , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Fitness-for-service

Effects of Bending Moment and Torsion on the Internal Pressure Limit Load of Locally Thinned Pipes

Phuong H. Hoang, Kunio Hasegawa, Bostjan Bezensek, Yinsheng Li

PVP 2011; 199-214https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57731

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View Articletitled, Effects of Bending Moment and Torsion on the Internal Pressure Limit Load of Locally Thinned Pipes

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Topics: Pipes , Pressure , Stress , Torsion , Construction , Boilers , Finite element analysis , Plastics , Pressure vessels , Wall thickness

Evaluation of Torsion and Bending Collapse Moments for Pipes With Local Wall Thinning

Kunio Hasegawa, Yinsheng Li, Bostjan Bezensek, Phuong Hoang

PVP 2011; 215-221https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57839

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Torsion and Bending Collapse Moments for Pipes With Local Wall Thinning

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Topics: Collapse , Pipes , Torsion , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Membranes , Power stations , Stress

Inclusion of Torsion With Bending and Pressure Loads for Pipes With Thin-Wall Regions

Bostjan Bezensek, Yinsheng Li, Kunio Hasegawa, Phuong H. Hoang

PVP 2011; 223-228https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57856

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View Articletitled, Inclusion of Torsion With Bending and Pressure Loads for Pipes With Thin-Wall Regions

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Topics: Pipes , Pressure , Stress , Thin wall structures , Torsion , Collapse , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Wall thickness

Environmental Fatigue Issues

A Consideration of Margin on Fatigue Design Curves for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels

Makoto Higuchi, Masahiro Takanashi, Ichiro Tamura, Toshiaki Takada

PVP 2011; 231-236https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57083

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View Articletitled, A Consideration of Margin on Fatigue Design Curves for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels

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Topics: Alloys , Carbon , Fatigue design , Steel , Fatigue , Design , ASME Standards , Stainless steel , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Light water reactors

Survey of Ke-Factor on Strain for Strain Rate in Environmental Fatigue Evaluation

Seiji Asada

PVP 2011; 237-242https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57094

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View Articletitled, Survey of Ke-Factor on Strain for Strain Rate in Environmental Fatigue Evaluation

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Topics: Fatigue , Evaluation methods , Light water reactors , Stress , Fatigue analysis , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Metalwork

Use of NUREG/CR-6909 Environmentally-Assisted Fatigue Rules for a Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application

William F. Weitze, Matthew C. Walter, Keith R. Evon

PVP 2011; 243-246https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57274

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View Articletitled, Use of NUREG/CR-6909 Environmentally-Assisted Fatigue Rules for a Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application

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Topics: Fatigue , Licensing , Nuclear power stations , Boiling water reactors , Carbon , Stainless steel , Alloy steel , Alloys , Design , Electric arc furnaces

Examination of Factors in the Modified Rate Approach Method Under Various Conditions

Yuichi Fukuta, Seiji Asada, Yuichiro Nomura, Hiroshi Kanasaki

PVP 2011; 247-256https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57435

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View Articletitled, Examination of Factors in the Modified Rate Approach Method Under Various Conditions

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Topics: Fatigue , Fatigue damage , Fatigue life , Temperature , Water , Water chemistry

Investigation of Differences in the Finite Element Solution of a Sample Fatigue Cumulative Usage Factor Calculation Problem

Gary L. Stevens, Howard J. Rathbun, Timothy D. Gilman

PVP 2011; 257-266https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57651

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Differences in the Finite Element Solution of a Sample Fatigue Cumulative Usage Factor Calculation Problem

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Topics: Fatigue , Finite element analysis , Electric arc furnaces , ASME Standards , Pressure , Pressurized water reactors , Vessels , Boiling water reactors , Computer software , Design

Discussion on Fatigue Design Curves for Stainless Steels

Jussi Solin, Sven Reese, Wolfgang Mayinger

PVP 2011; 267-272https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57943

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View Articletitled, Discussion on Fatigue Design Curves for Stainless Steels

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Topics: Fatigue design , Stainless steel , Titanium , Cycles , Design , Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Steel , Temperature

Fusion Reactor Component Rules for Structural Integrity

Fabrication Design and Code Requirements for the ITER Vacuum Vessel

H. J. Ahn, B. C. Kim, J. W. Sa, Y. J. Lee, K. H. Hong, H. S. Kim, J. S. Bak, K. J. Jung, K. H. Park, T. S. Kim, J. S. Lee, Y. K. Kim, H. J. Sung, K. Ioki, B. Giraud, C. H. Choi, Y. Utin

PVP 2011; 275-283https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57143

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View Articletitled, Fabrication Design and Code Requirements for the ITER Vacuum Vessel

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Vacuum , Vessels , Welding , Gas tungsten arc welding , Breeder reactors , Electron beam welding , Exploding wires , Fusion reactors

Validation of Fabricability for ITER TF Coil Structures

Yutaka Chida, Masahide Iguchi, Hideo Nakajima, Koichi Oosemochi, Kenichiro Niimi, Daisuke Tokai

PVP 2011; 285-289https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57284

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View Articletitled, Validation of Fabricability for ITER TF Coil Structures

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Topics: Base metals , Deformation , Design , Electromagnetic force , Fillers (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Gas tungsten arc welding , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Jigs and fixtures , JSME Standards

Manufacturing Status of JT-60SA Vacuum Vessel and the Related Technology of Welding

Yusuke K. Shibama, Kei Masaki, Shinji Sakurai, Kiyoshi Shibanuma, Akira Sakasai

PVP 2011; 291-300https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57440

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View Articletitled, Manufacturing Status of JT-60SA Vacuum Vessel and the Related Technology of Welding

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Topics: Manufacturing , Vacuum , Vessels , Welding , Design , Heat , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Damage , Tokamaks

Application of ASME Codes for ITER Components

Anne Chaudouet, Gilles Bourgeois, Ste´phan Carbonneau

PVP 2011; 301-311https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57609

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View Articletitled, Application of ASME Codes for ITER Components

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Topics: ASME Standards , Pressure , Construction , Nuclear reactors , Pressure equipment , Pressure Equipment Directive , Safety , Soil

Development of Codes and Standards for ITER In-Vessel Components

Daniel Couso, Jose´ Fano, Felicidad Ferna´ndez, Elena Ferna´ndez, Julio A. Guirao, Jose´ L. Lastra, Victor J. Marti´nez, Javier Ordieres, Iva´n Va´zquez

PVP 2011; 313-322https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57611

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View Articletitled, Development of Codes and Standards for ITER In-Vessel Components

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Topics: Engineering standards , Vessels , Design , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Heat , Heating , Manufacturing , Neutrons , Cyclotrons , Flux (Metallurgy)

HDPE Pipe and Related Issues in Codes and Standards

A Historical Perspective of HDPE Piping Material Development

William I. Adams

PVP 2011; 325-333https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57050

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View Articletitled, A Historical Perspective of HDPE Piping Material Development

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Topics: Durability , Pipes , Polyethylene pipes

A Simplified Stress Intensity Factor Relation for Assessment of External Axial Flawed Safety-Related Nuclear Power Plant HDPE Piping

S. Kalyanam, P. Krishnaswamy, M. Uddin, D.-J. Shim

PVP 2011; 335-342https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57904

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View Articletitled, A Simplified Stress Intensity Factor Relation for Assessment of External Axial Flawed Safety-Related Nuclear Power Plant HDPE Piping

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Pipes , Safety , Stress , Polyethylene pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Water , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Engineering standards , Fluids

Assessment of NDE Methods to Detect Lack of Fusion in HDPE Butt Fusion Joints

Susan L. Crawford, Steven R. Doctor, Anthony D. Cinson, Michael W. Watts, Traci L. Moran, Michael T. Anderson

PVP 2011; 343-349https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57908

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View Articletitled, Assessment of NDE Methods to Detect Lack of Fusion in HDPE Butt Fusion Joints

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Topics: Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes , Microwaves , Mechanical testing , Density , Diffraction , Flight , Impact testing , Inspection , Nuclear power stations

High Temperature Codes and Standards

Simplified Analysis Methods for Primary Load Designs at Elevated Temperatures

Peter Carter, T.-L. Sam Sham, R. I. Jetter

PVP 2011; 353-364https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57074

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View Articletitled, Simplified Analysis Methods for Primary Load Designs at Elevated Temperatures

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Topics: Stress , Temperature , Design , High temperature , Temperature gradient

The Creep-Fatigue Evaluation Method for Intermediate Hold Conditions: Proposal and Validation

Satoshi Okajima, Nobuchika Kawasaki, Shoichi Kato, Naoto Kasahara

PVP 2011; 365-372https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57285

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View Articletitled, The Creep-Fatigue Evaluation Method for Intermediate Hold Conditions: Proposal and Validation

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Topics: Creep , Evaluation methods , Fatigue , Damage , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Reactor vessels , Sodium , Relaxation (Physics) , Temperature gradient

Crack Initiation/Propagation of Perforated Plate Under Displacement-Controlled Fatigue Test at Elevated Temperature

Osamu Watanabe, Taisuke Akiyama, Akihiro Matsuda

PVP 2011; 373-381https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57478

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View Articletitled, Crack Initiation/Propagation of Perforated Plate Under Displacement-Controlled Fatigue Test at Elevated Temperature

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Topics: Displacement , Fatigue testing , Fracture (Materials) , Temperature , Stress concentration , Cycles , Stress

Thermal Fatigue Analysis at a Mixing Tee by a Fluid-Structural Simulation

Masayuki Kamaya, Yoichi Utanohara, Akira Nakamura

PVP 2011; 383-391https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57585

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View Articletitled, Thermal Fatigue Analysis at a Mixing Tee by a Fluid-Structural Simulation

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Fluids , Simulation , Fatigue damage , Pipes , Thermal stresses , Stress , Water , Damage , Finite element methods

Presentation of RCC-MRx Code 2010 for Sodium Reactors (SFR), Research Reactor (RR) and Fusion (ITER): General Overview and CEN-Workshop

T. Lebarbe´, D. Hyvert, S. Marie, O. Gelineau, D. Bonne, Frantz De La Burgade

PVP 2011; 393-399https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57614

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View Articletitled, Presentation of RCC-MRx Code 2010 for Sodium Reactors (SFR), Research Reactor (RR) and Fusion (ITER): General Overview and CEN-Workshop

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Topics: Sodium , Sodium fast reactors , Workshops (Work spaces) , Design , Construction , High temperature , Manufacturing , Vacuum , Vessels

Presentation of FP7 MATTER Project: General Overview

T. Lebarbe´, S. Marie, Pietro Agostini, Concetta Fazio, Serguei Gavrilov

PVP 2011; 401-408https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57620

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View Articletitled, Presentation of FP7 MATTER Project: General Overview

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Topics: Cladding systems (Building) , Construction , Design , Engineering prototypes , Engineering standards , Fuels , Manufacturing , Materials testing , Nuclear power , Operating temperature

High Temperature Design and Damage Evaluation of Mod.9Cr-1Mo Steel Heat Exchanger

Hyeong-Yeon Lee, Jong-Bum Kim, Jae-Hyuk Eoh, Yong-Bum Lee, Hong-Yune Park

PVP 2011; 409-416https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57756

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View Articletitled, High Temperature Design and Damage Evaluation of Mod.9Cr-1Mo Steel Heat Exchanger

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Topics: Damage , Design , Heat exchangers , High temperature , Steel , Shells , Sodium , Temperature , Creep , Fatigue

An Automatic Procedure for the Application of the Italian Standard for Creep-Operated Pressure Equipment

Ottaviano Grisolia

PVP 2011; 417-429https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57843

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View Articletitled, An Automatic Procedure for the Application of the Italian Standard for Creep-Operated Pressure Equipment

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Topics: Creep , Pressure equipment , High temperature , Temperature , Computer software , Databases , Fittings , Linear systems , Polynomials , Rupture

Interaction and Flaw Modeling for Multiple Flaws

Ductile Fracture Simulation of Mulitple Surface Flaws

Kazuhiro Suga, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Ryotaro Senda, Masanori Kikuchi

PVP 2011; 433-439https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57147

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View Articletitled, Ductile Fracture Simulation of Mulitple Surface Flaws

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Plates (structures) , Rupture , Simulation results

Numerical Simulation of Coalescence Behavior of Multiple Surface Cracks

Masanori Kikuchi, Yoshitaka Wada, Kazuhiro Suga, Chikako Ohdama

PVP 2011; 441-446https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57155

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Coalescence Behavior of Multiple Surface Cracks

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Topics: Computer simulation , Surface cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Cycles , Fatigue , Fatigue cracks , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Nuclear structure , Shapes

Study on the Interaction of Multiple Flaws in Ductile Fracture Process

Kazuhiro Suga, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Shota Kawasaki, Yohei Arai, Masanori Kikuchi

PVP 2011; 447-452https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57188

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View Articletitled, Study on the Interaction of Multiple Flaws in Ductile Fracture Process

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Deformation , Nuclear structure , Stress , Tension

Numerical Simulation and Experiment of Interaction and Influence on Two Colinear and Offset Cracks by FRANC2D Software

Jianping Zhao, Weiwei Wang

PVP 2011; 453-458https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57448

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation and Experiment of Interaction and Influence on Two Colinear and Offset Cracks by FRANC2D Software

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Topics: Computer simulation , Computer software , Fracture (Materials)

Effect of Flaw Dimensions on Ductile Fracture Behavior of Non-Aligned Multiple Flaws in a Plate

Katsumasa Miyazaki, Kunio Hasegawa, Koichi Saito

PVP 2011; 459-465https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57559

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View Articletitled, Effect of Flaw Dimensions on Ductile Fracture Behavior of Non-Aligned Multiple Flaws in a Plate

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Topics: Dimensions , Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fitness-for-service , Flat plates , Stress

A Plastic Collapse Assessment Procedure for Multiple Cracks Under Internal Pressure

Masayuki Kamaya

PVP 2011; 467-473https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57584

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View Articletitled, A Plastic Collapse Assessment Procedure for Multiple Cracks Under Internal Pressure

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Topics: Collapse , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Pipes , Surface cracks , Finite element analysis

Plastic Collapse Loads for Flat Plates With Dissimilar Non-Aligned Through-Wall Cracks

Kunio Hasegawa, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Koichi Saito

PVP 2011; 475-479https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57841

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View Articletitled, Plastic Collapse Loads for Flat Plates With Dissimilar Non-Aligned Through-Wall Cracks

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Topics: Collapse , Flat plates , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Dimensions , Fitness-for-service , Stainless steel , Temperature

Characterisation of Twin Co-Planar Flaws: Guidance for the Lower Shelf Regime

Bostjan Bezensek, John Sharples, Mark Wilkes

PVP 2011; 481-486https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57854

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View Articletitled, Characterisation of Twin Co-Planar Flaws: Guidance for the Lower Shelf Regime

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Topics: Failure mechanisms , Fatigue , Stress

Fracture Assessment of Pipes Having Multiple Flaws Based on Ramberg–Osgood-Type Stress–Strain Relationships

Hideo Machida, Tetsuya Hamanaka, Yoshiaki Takahashi, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Fuminori Iwamatsu, Koichi Saito, Masao Itatani, Chihiro Narazaki, Kiminobu Hojo

PVP 2011; 487-493https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57859

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View Articletitled, Fracture Assessment of Pipes Having Multiple Flaws Based on Ramberg–Osgood-Type Stress–Strain Relationships

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Stress-strain relations , Fracture toughness , Stress , Stress concentration , Fitness-for-service , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress-strain curves , Ductility

Experimental Study on the Flaw Characterization of Multiple Flaws for Ductile Fracture

Fuminori Iwamatsu, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Koichi Saito, Tetsuya Hamanaka, Yoshiaki Takahashi

PVP 2011; 495-501https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57875

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View Articletitled, Experimental Study on the Flaw Characterization of Multiple Flaws for Ductile Fracture

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Flat plates , Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Machinery , Collapse , Electric discharge , Stainless steel , Stress

Estimation of Maximum Load for Pipes With Multiple Circumferential Flaws by Limit Load Analysis

Fuminori Iwamatsu, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Koichi Saito, Tetsuya Hamanaka, Yoshiaki Takahashi

PVP 2011; 503-510https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57876

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View Articletitled, Estimation of Maximum Load for Pipes With Multiple Circumferential Flaws by Limit Load Analysis

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Flow (Dynamics) , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , ASME Standards , Failure , Stainless steel , Stress corrosion cracking

Limit Load and Fatigue by Elastic-Plastic Analyses

Review of ASME III Code Case for the Application of Finite Element Based Limit Load Analysis

Michael Martin, Chris Watson, Keith Wright

PVP 2011; 513-518https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57138

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View Articletitled, Review of ASME III Code Case for the Application of Finite Element Based Limit Load Analysis

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Stress , Finite element methods , Pressure vessels , Bending (Stress) , Membranes , Wall thickness

Plastic Limit Loads for Slanted Circumferential Through-Wall Cracked Pipes Based on Finite Element Limit Analysis

Hyun-Min Jang, Doo-Ho Cho, Jae-Boong Choi, Young-Jin Kim, Nam-Su Huh, Do-Jun Shim, Young-Hwan Choi, Jeong-Soon Park

PVP 2011; 519-524https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57583

Abstract

View Articletitled, Plastic Limit Loads for Slanted Circumferential Through-Wall Cracked Pipes Based on Finite Element Limit Analysis

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Pipes , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Creep , Displacement , Fracture mechanics , Finite element model , Geometry , Pressure

Plastic Instability Pressure of Conical Shells

R. Adibi-Asl

PVP 2011; 525-532https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57888

Abstract

View Articletitled, Plastic Instability Pressure of Conical Shells

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Topics: Pressure , Shells , Stress , Deformation , Failure mechanisms , Pressure vessels , Work hardening , Design , Displacement , Engineering standards

On the Elasto-Plastic Evaluation of Piping System Subjected to Dynamic Events

Anders Olsson, Mikael Mo¨ller

PVP 2011; 533-542https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58011

Abstract

View Articletitled, On the Elasto-Plastic Evaluation of Piping System Subjected to Dynamic Events

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Topics: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Collapse , Computer simulation , Deformation , Elastic analysis , Failure mechanisms , Fatigue , Pipes , Piping systems , Reflection

Probabilistic and Risk Base Assessment for Codes and Standards

Derivation of the New Pressurized Thermal Shock Screening Criteria

Terry Dickson, Shengjun Yin, Mark Kirk, Hsuing-Wei Chou

PVP 2011; 545-554https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57008

Abstract

View Articletitled, Derivation of the New Pressurized Thermal Shock Screening Criteria

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Topics: Thermal shock , Regulations , Fracture mechanics , Nuclear industry , Risk , Temperature

Non-Probabilistic Failure Assessment Methodology About Titanium Pipes With Cracks

Qiao Dai, Changyu Zhou, Jian Peng

PVP 2011; 555-560https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57058

Abstract

View Articletitled, Non-Probabilistic Failure Assessment Methodology About Titanium Pipes With Cracks

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Topics: Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Titanium , Statistics , Electromagnetic scattering , Mechanical properties , Safety , Stress , Uncertainty

A Critical Evaluation of Methods for Computing Small Failure Probabilities for Ductile Piping Components

Igor Varfolomeev, Denys Ivanov, Dieter Siegele

PVP 2011; 561-568https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57239

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Critical Evaluation of Methods for Computing Small Failure Probabilities for Ductile Piping Components

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Topics: Failure , Pipes , Probability , Algorithms , Fracture (Materials) , Collapse , Computers , Design , Ductile fracture , Electromagnetic scattering

Benchmark Analysis on the Failure Probability Assessment of Piping With Stress Corrosion Cracks

Manabu Arakawa, Kentaro Narumi, Hideo Machida, Kunio Onizawa

PVP 2011; 569-576https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57498

Abstract

View Articletitled, Benchmark Analysis on the Failure Probability Assessment of Piping With Stress Corrosion Cracks

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Topics: Failure , Pipes , Probability , Stress corrosion cracking , Boiling water reactors , Reliability , Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Nuclear power

Failure Probability Analysis Based on FRI Model for SCC Growth Introducing Stress Intensity Factor Distribution as Function of Crack Depth

Noriyoshi Maeda, Tetsuo Shoji

PVP 2011; 577-584https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57926

Abstract

View Articletitled, Failure Probability Analysis Based on FRI Model for SCC Growth Introducing Stress Intensity Factor Distribution as Function of Crack Depth

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Topics: Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Probability , Stress , Bending (Stress) , Simulation , Fracture mechanics , Iterative methods , Log normal distribution , Membranes

Probability of Initial Failure for Spring Operated Relief Valves

Julia V. Bukowski, Robert E. Gross, William M. Goble

PVP 2011; 585-595https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58052

Abstract

View Articletitled, Probability of Initial Failure for Spring Operated Relief Valves

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Topics: Failure , Probability , Relief valves , Springs , Safety , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Failure mechanisms , Manufacturing , Storage

Ratcheting and Fatigue Issues in Pressure Vessel and Piping Design

Global Ratcheting by Elastic-Plastic FEA According to ASME Section VIII Rules

Arturs Kalnins, Ju¨rgen Rudolph

PVP 2011; 599-606https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57196

Abstract

View Articletitled, Global Ratcheting by Elastic-Plastic FEA According to ASME Section VIII Rules

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Topics: Collapse , Failure , Finite element analysis , Shapes , Vessels

Ratcheting Responses of Strain Hardening Plasticity Models

H. Indermohan, W. Reinhardt

PVP 2011; 607-616https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57205

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ratcheting Responses of Strain Hardening Plasticity Models

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Topics: Plasticity , Work hardening , Stress , Hardening , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics) , ASME Standards , Deformation , Design , Kinematics

Local Ratcheting by Elastic-Plastic FEA: Criteria and Code Based Approaches

Ju¨rgen Rudolph, Arturs Kalnins, Andreas Go¨tz, Roland Hilpert

PVP 2011; 617-627https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57229

Abstract

View Articletitled, Local Ratcheting by Elastic-Plastic FEA: Criteria and Code Based Approaches

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Cycles , Design

Ratcheting/Shakedown Analysis of Cracked Structures

R. Adibi-Asl, W. Reinhardt

PVP 2011; 629-638https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57834

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ratcheting/Shakedown Analysis of Cracked Structures

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Theorems (Mathematics)

Progressive Deformation in Piping Subjected to Internal Pressure and Cyclic Secondary Bending

Mikael Mo¨ller, Anders Olsson

PVP 2011; 639-649https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58009

Abstract

View Articletitled, Progressive Deformation in Piping Subjected to Internal Pressure and Cyclic Secondary Bending

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Topics: Deformation , Pipes , Pressure , Computer simulation , Constitutive equations , Elastoplasticity , Modeling

Thermal Fatigue Testing and Analysis of Stainless Steel Girth Butt Weld Piping

M. J. Zechmeister, R. D. Reinheimer, D. P. Jones, T. M. Damiani

PVP 2011; 651-669https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58024

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Fatigue Testing and Analysis of Stainless Steel Girth Butt Weld Piping

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Topics: Fatigue testing , Pipes , Stainless steel , Design , Fatigue , Water , Welded joints , ASME Standards , Cycles , Fatigue cracks

Recent Developments in Chinese Codes and Standards

Carrying Capacity of Strain-Hardening Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels Under Hydrostatic Pressure

Yang-chun Deng, Gang Chen

PVP 2011; 673-680https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57216

Abstract

View Articletitled, Carrying Capacity of Strain-Hardening Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressure Vessels Under Hydrostatic Pressure

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Topics: Hydrostatic pressure , Pressure vessels , Stainless steel , Work hardening , Load bearing capacity , Temperature , Finite element analysis , Safety , Deformation , Design

Numerical Simulation on Hydrogen Dispersion in Automobiles due to Storage Cylinder Failure

Yan-Lei Liu, Jin-Yang Zheng, Shu-Xin Han, Yong-Zhi Zhao

PVP 2011; 681-686https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57226

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation on Hydrogen Dispersion in Automobiles due to Storage Cylinder Failure

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Topics: Automobiles , Computer simulation , Cylinders , Failure , Hydrogen , Leakage , Storage

Research on Quantitative Method and 3D Finite Element Analysis of Tank Bottom Corrosion Defect Leakage Magnetic Field

Guang Dai, Wei Li, Zhijun Yang, Yali Wang

PVP 2011; 687-691https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57288

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research on Quantitative Method and 3D Finite Element Analysis of Tank Bottom Corrosion Defect Leakage Magnetic Field

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Topics: Corrosion , Finite element analysis , Leakage , Magnetic fields , Signals , Finite element model , Magnetic flux , Testing , Computer simulation , Magnetic induction

Cold Stretching of Cryogenic Pressure Vessels From Austenitic Stainless Steels

Jinyang Zheng, Abin Guo, Cunjian Miao, Ping Xu, Jian Yang, Jianjun Ye, Li Ma, Linlin Wu, Guoyi Yang

PVP 2011; 693-698https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57331

Abstract

View Articletitled, Cold Stretching of Cryogenic Pressure Vessels From Austenitic Stainless Steels

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Topics: Pressure vessels , Stainless steel

Study of Tank Acoustic Emission Testing Signals Analysis Method Based on Wavelet Neural Network

Wei Li, Guang Dai, Yali Wang, Feifei Long

PVP 2011; 699-703https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57342

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study of Tank Acoustic Emission Testing Signals Analysis Method Based on Wavelet Neural Network

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Topics: Acoustic emission testing , Acoustic emissions , Artificial neural networks , Signals , Storage tanks , Wavelets

Research and Application on Mechanical Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steels for Cold Stretched Pressure Vessel

Yu Han, Xuedong Chen, Quankun Liu

PVP 2011; 705-709https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57410

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research and Application on Mechanical Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steels for Cold Stretched Pressure Vessel

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Topics: Mechanical behavior , Pressure vessels , Stainless steel , Yield strength

Comparison of Pressure-Temperature Limit Curves Calculation

F. Lu, H. Y. Qian, P. Huang, R. S. Wang

PVP 2011; 711-721https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57449

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of Pressure-Temperature Limit Curves Calculation

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Topics: Pressure , Temperature , Nuclear power stations , Computational methods , Fracture toughness , ASME Standards , Brittle fracture , Embrittlement , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nuclear industry

Research Progress on the Technique Application of Risk Based Management in Domestic Petrochemical Plants

Guodong Jia, Hui Wang, Xiang Li, Jin Shi, Weihua Wang

PVP 2011; 723-730https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57460

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research Progress on the Technique Application of Risk Based Management in Domestic Petrochemical Plants

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Topics: Petrochemicals , Risk , Risk-based maintenance

Numerical Simulation and Experimental Research on Crack Magnetic Flux Leakage Field

Fujun Liu, Mulin Zheng, Shuai Kong, Zhangwei Ling, Yueqiang Qian

PVP 2011; 731-737https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57514

Abstract

View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation and Experimental Research on Crack Magnetic Flux Leakage Field

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Leakage , Magnetic flux , Inspection , Magnetostatics , Maxwell equations , Pipelines , Simulation , Storage tanks

Several Failure Analysis Cases of Pressure Equipment Under the Conditions of Complex Medium Environment

Xuedong Chen, Zhibin Ai, Tiecheng Yang, Zhichao Fan, Weihe Guan

PVP 2011; 739-747https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57636

Abstract

View Articletitled, Several Failure Analysis Cases of Pressure Equipment Under the Conditions of Complex Medium Environment

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Topics: Failure analysis , Pressure equipment , Accidents , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Pipes , Pressure vessels , China , Petrochemicals

Present Status of Inspection Technology and Standards for Large-Sized In-Service Vertical Storage Tanks

Weihe Guan, Yuanhong Tao, Huayun Cheng, Chuanjin Ma, Pengju Guo

PVP 2011; 749-754https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57711

Abstract

View Articletitled, Present Status of Inspection Technology and Standards for Large-Sized In-Service Vertical Storage Tanks

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Topics: Inspection , Storage tanks , Cycles , Leakage , Maintenance , Petroleum , Thickness measurement , Acoustic emissions , China , Construction

Design by Finite Element Analysis on Tubesheet of Heat Exchanger With a Central Hole

Guo Li, Jianping Zhao

PVP 2011; 755-760https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57867

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design by Finite Element Analysis on Tubesheet of Heat Exchanger With a Central Hole

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Topics: Design , Finite element analysis , Heat exchangers , Shells , Stress , Stress concentration , Heat transfer , Temperature , Thermal stresses , Boundary-value problems

Practical Application of RBI and Experiential Analysis to Sulfur Recovery Unit Inspection

Jifeng Wang, Xiaolong Xue, Yaozhou Qian, Houde Yu, Xiaoying Tang

PVP 2011; 761-766https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58079

Abstract

View Articletitled, Practical Application of RBI and Experiential Analysis to Sulfur Recovery Unit Inspection

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Topics: Inspection , Sulfur , Pipes , Pressure vessels , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Probability , Risk , Risk-based inspection , Safety

Recent Developments in European Codes and Standards

RCC-M: Content, Working Approach and Future Evolutions

Philippe Malouines, Jean-Marie Grandemange

PVP 2011; 769-783https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57069

Abstract

View Articletitled, RCC-M: Content, Working Approach and Future Evolutions

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Topics: Construction , Design , Engineering standards , In-service inspection , Pressure equipment , Regulations

Revised Guidance on Residual Stresses in BS7910

John Sharples, Peter Gill, Liwu Wei, Steve Bate

PVP 2011; 785-789https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57071

Abstract

View Articletitled, Revised Guidance on Residual Stresses in BS7910

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Topics: Residual stresses , Stress

Differences in the Assessment of Plastic Collapse in BS 7910:2005 and R6/FITNET FFS Procedures

S¸efika Elvin Eren, Isabel Hadley, Kamran Nikbin

PVP 2011; 791-818https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57255

Abstract

View Articletitled, Differences in the Assessment of Plastic Collapse in BS 7910:2005 and R6/FITNET FFS Procedures

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Topics: Collapse , Fitness-for-service , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Engineering standards , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Progress Towards the Revision of BS 7910

Isabel Hadley

PVP 2011; 819-827https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57307

Abstract

View Articletitled, Progress Towards the Revision of BS 7910

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Topics: Corrosion , Creep , Damage , Failure , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipelines , Stress , Stress concentration

Material Report in Support to RCC-MRx Code 2010: Stainless Steel Parts and Products

Olivier Ancelet, Thierry Lebarbe´, Sophie Dubiez-Le Goff, Dominique Bonne, Odile Ge´lineau

PVP 2011; 829-835https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57852

Abstract

View Articletitled, Material Report in Support to RCC-MRx Code 2010: Stainless Steel Parts and Products

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Topics: Stainless steel , Mechanical properties , Construction , Design , Welding , Manufacturing , Base metals , Creep , Engineering standards , High temperature

The History of BS 7910 Flaw Interaction Criteria

Bostjan Bezensek, John Sharples, Isabel Hadley, Henryk Pisarski

PVP 2011; 837-843https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57857

Abstract

View Articletitled, The History of BS 7910 Flaw Interaction Criteria

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Manufacturing , Numerical analysis

RCC-M, RSE-M and RCC-MRx: A Consistent Set of Mechanical Components Codes and Standards

Claude Faidy

PVP 2011; 845-852https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58061

Abstract

View Articletitled, RCC-M, RSE-M and RCC-MRx: A Consistent Set of Mechanical Components Codes and Standards

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Topics: Engineering standards , Design , Pressurized water reactors , Civil engineering , Electrical components , Engineering disciplines , Fire , Fuels , Nuclear power stations , Regulations

Comparison of German KTA and ASME Nuclear Design Codes for Class 1, 2, 3 Components and Piping

Daniel Hofer, Henry Schau, Hu¨seyin Ertugrul Karabaki, Ralph Hill

PVP 2011; 853-859https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-58090

Abstract

View Articletitled, Comparison of German KTA and ASME Nuclear Design Codes for Class 1, 2, 3 Components and Piping

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Topics: Design , Nuclear design , Pipes , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Construction , Nuclear power stations , Power stations , Pressure

Recent Developments in Japanese Codes and Standards

Fracture Evaluation of Ni-Based Alloy Weld Joint of Cylindrical Model Subjected to 4-Point Bending or Inner Pressure

Kazuo Ogawa, Kiminobu Hojo, Itaru Muroya, Youichi Iwamoto, Naoki Ogawa

PVP 2011; 863-874https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57081

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fracture Evaluation of Ni-Based Alloy Weld Joint of Cylindrical Model Subjected to 4-Point Bending or Inner Pressure

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Topics: Alloys , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pressure , Stress , Pipes , Temperature , Evaluation methods , Flow (Dynamics) , High temperature

Technical Basis of Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Curve for Ni-Base Alloy Weld Metal in Air Environment

Takuya Ogawa, Chihiro Narazaki, Masao Itatani, Akihiko Hirano, Hiroshi Nagase, Hideki Yoneda

PVP 2011; 875-882https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57219

Abstract

View Articletitled, Technical Basis of Fatigue Crack Growth Rate Curve for Ni-Base Alloy Weld Metal in Air Environment

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Topics: Alloys , Fatigue cracks , Metals , Fitness-for-service , Boiling water reactors , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Maintenance , Stress , Temperature , Fracture (Materials)

Mechanistic Formulation of PWSCC Growth Rates of Ni-Base Alloys and Weld Metals

Zhanpeng Lu, Tetsuo Shoji, He Xue, Chaoyang Fu

PVP 2011; 883-891https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57223

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mechanistic Formulation of PWSCC Growth Rates of Ni-Base Alloys and Weld Metals

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Topics: Alloys , Metals , Boilers , Fracture (Materials) , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Pressure , Pressurized water reactors , Reliability , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking

Effect of Mechanical Parameter Selection in Quantitative Estimation of the Growth of Environmentally Assisted Cracks at Flaws in Light Water Reactor Components With Complex Mechanical Condition

He Xue, Xiaoyan Gong, Lingyan Zhao, Zhanpeng Lu, Tetsuo Shoji

PVP 2011; 893-899https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57317

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Mechanical Parameter Selection in Quantitative Estimation of the Growth of Environmentally Assisted Cracks at Flaws in Light Water Reactor Components With Complex Mechanical Condition

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Light water reactors , Alloys , High temperature , Nickel , Pipes , Stainless steel , Bridges (Structures) , Computer simulation , Cracking (Materials)

Low Cycle Fatigue Behaviors of Elbow With Local Wall Thinning Under Combined Bending and Internal Pressure

Koji Takahashi, Kazuya Matsuo, Kyohei Sato, Kotoji Ando, Yoshio Urabe, Naoya Kasai

PVP 2011; 901-907https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57322

Abstract

View Articletitled, Low Cycle Fatigue Behaviors of Elbow With Local Wall Thinning Under Combined Bending and Internal Pressure

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Topics: Low cycle fatigue , Pressure , Fracture (Materials) , Corrosion , Displacement , Erosion , Finite element methods , Metals

Experimental Investigation on the Limit Load Estimation Method for Pipes Containing a Circumferential Surface Flaw With Complicated Shape

Yinsheng Li, Kunio Hasegawa, Naoki Miura, Katsuaki Hoshino

PVP 2011; 909-915https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57446

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation on the Limit Load Estimation Method for Pipes Containing a Circumferential Surface Flaw With Complicated Shape

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Topics: Pipes , Shapes , Stress , Failure , Nuclear power stations , Stainless steel , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Fitness-for-service , In-service inspection , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

Repair, Replacement and Mitigation for Fitness-for-Service Rules

Mitigation of Stress Corrosion Cracking Based on Residual Stress Improvement by Water Jet Peening (WJP)

Masashi Fukaya, Fujio Yoshikubo, Hisamitsu Hatoh, Yuji Matsui, Yoshiaki Tamura, Yoichiro Matsumoto

PVP 2011; 919-926https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57493

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mitigation of Stress Corrosion Cracking Based on Residual Stress Improvement by Water Jet Peening (WJP)

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Topics: Shot peening , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Water , Bubbles , Simulation , Collapse , Pressure , Bubbly flow , Flow (Dynamics)

Application of USP to Steam Generator Nozzles

Norimasa Mori, Takeshi Yamamoto, Masahiro Eto, Marekazu Narita, Jun Fujita, Atsushi Kamiyoshi

PVP 2011; 927-931https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57495

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of USP to Steam Generator Nozzles

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Topics: Boilers , Nozzles , Stress , Shot peening , Welded joints , Alloys , Collisions (Physics) , Compressive stress , Countermeasures , Pipes

Application of L-SIP to Pressurizer Nozzles

Masaru Watanabe, Takeshi Ueda, Koji Okimura, Kazuhiro Wakabayashi, Takashi Akaba, Kazuhiko Kamo, Takahiro Ohta, Shohei Nakama, Hiroyuki Kobayashi

PVP 2011; 933-940https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57496

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of L-SIP to Pressurizer Nozzles

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Topics: Nozzles , Cooling , Stress , Pipes , Safety , Sprays , Surges , Water , Countermeasures , High power lasers

Laser Peening Technology as the SCC Mitigation for Reactor Internals

Hiroyuki Miyasaka, Masaki Yoda, Itaru Chida, Tatsuya Ishigaki

PVP 2011; 941-947https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57501

Abstract

View Articletitled, Laser Peening Technology as the SCC Mitigation for Reactor Internals

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Topics: Laser hardening , Lasers , Pressurized water reactors , Boiling water reactors , Nuclear reactors , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Nozzles , Alloys , High power lasers , High pressure (Physics)

Proposed ASME Section III Code Case: Reduction of NDE Weld Repairs

Steven L. McCracken, Steven M. Swilley, Yoshihisa Sekinuma, Owen Hedden, Dave Cowfer, Sampath Ranganath

PVP 2011; 949-959https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57675

Abstract

View Articletitled, Proposed ASME Section III Code Case: Reduction of NDE Weld Repairs

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Topics: Maintenance , Nondestructive evaluation , Fitness-for-service , Acceptance criteria , Inspection , Pressure , Testing , Welded joints , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Cracking (Materials)

Structural Integrity of Pressure Components

Stress and Fracture Mechanics Analyses of Boiling Water Reactor and Pressurized Water Reactor Pressure Vessel Nozzles

Shengjun Sean Yin, Gary L. Stevens, B. Richard Bass, Mark T. Kirk

PVP 2011; 963-972https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57014

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stress and Fracture Mechanics Analyses of Boiling Water Reactor and Pressurized Water Reactor Pressure Vessel Nozzles

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Topics: Boiling water reactors , Fracture mechanics , Nozzles , Pressure vessels , Pressurized water reactors , Stress , Corners (Structural elements) , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure

Additional Improvements to Appendix G of ASME Section XI Code for Nozzles

Hardayal S. Mehta, Timothy J. Griesbach, Daniel V. Sommerville, Gary L. Stevens

PVP 2011; 973-984https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57015

Abstract

View Articletitled, Additional Improvements to Appendix G of ASME Section XI Code for Nozzles

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Topics: Nozzles , Corners (Structural elements) , Pressure , Stress , Temperature , ASME Standards , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Reactor vessels , Temperature gradient , Welding research

A Proposal for the Maximum K_Ic for Use in ASME Code Flaw and Fracture Toughness Evaluations

Mark T. Kirk, Gary L. Stevens, Marjorie Erickson, Shengjun Sean Yin

PVP 2011; 985-994https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57173

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Proposal for the Maximum K<sub>Ic</sub> for Use in ASME Code Flaw and Fracture Toughness Evaluations

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Topics: ASME Standards , Fracture toughness , Steel , Temperature , Errors , Phase transition temperature , Pressure , Reactor vessels , Thermal shock , Welded joints

Different Structural Integrity Assessment Methods for Pipe Containing Circumferential Through-Thickness Crack

Huifeng Jiang, Xuedong Chen, Zhichao Fan

PVP 2011; 995-999https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57218

Abstract

View Articletitled, Different Structural Integrity Assessment Methods for Pipe Containing Circumferential Through-Thickness Crack

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Stress , American Petroleum Institute , Finite element analysis , Fitness-for-service , Fracture toughness

The Effect of the Stress and Strain in Stationary Small Crack Tips for the Different Crack Lengths

Xiurong Fang, He Xue, Wei Tang, Lingyan Zhao

PVP 2011; 1001-1006https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57432

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Effect of the Stress and Strain in Stationary Small Crack Tips for the Different Crack Lengths

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Damage , Design , Durability , Fatigue cracks , Finite element methods , Nondestructive evaluation , Pipes , Pressure vessels

Sensitivity Analysis of SCC Crack Extension Simulation

Naoki Ogawa, Kiminobu Hojo, Do-Jun Shim, Kazuo Ogawa

PVP 2011; 1007-1014https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57454

Abstract

View Articletitled, Sensitivity Analysis of SCC Crack Extension Simulation

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Sensitivity analysis , Simulation , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Mesh generation , Stress , Stress concentration

Student Paper Competition and Symposium

Application of RBI Method to Increase the Efficiency of Furnace B-1201 Belonging to ENAP Aconcagua Refinery, Chile

Isis V. Fernandes, Fernando H. Segeur, Orlando J. Pelliccioni

PVP 2011; 1015-1018https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57140

Abstract

View Articletitled, Application of RBI Method to Increase the Efficiency of Furnace B-1201 Belonging to ENAP Aconcagua Refinery, Chile

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Topics: Failure , Furnaces , Probability , Risk , Risk analysis , American Petroleum Institute , Temperature , Computer software , Design , Inspection

Investigation on Fatigue Properties of Cold Stretched Austenitic Stainless Steel

Cunjian Miao, Jinyang Zheng, Li Ma, Duyi Ye

PVP 2011; 1019-1025https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57347

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation on Fatigue Properties of Cold Stretched Austenitic Stainless Steel

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Topics: Fatigue properties , Low cycle fatigue , Stainless steel

Proposal of Limit Moment Equation Applicable to Planar/Non-Planar Flaw in Wall Thinned Pipes Under Bending

Masataka Tsuji, Toshiyuki Meshii

PVP 2011; 1027-1032https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57479

Abstract

View Articletitled, Proposal of Limit Moment Equation Applicable to Planar/Non-Planar Flaw in Wall Thinned Pipes Under Bending

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Topics: Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Threaded Pipe Couplings

Jeroen Van Wittenberghe, Patrick De Baets, Wim De Waele

PVP 2011; 1033-1039https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57497

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Threaded Pipe Couplings

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Topics: Couplings , Fatigue cracks , Threaded pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue , Stress , Pipes , Screw threads , Thread , Computer simulation

Study on Mechanism of Stress-Strain Redistribution by Elastic-Plastic-Creep Deformation

Masakazu Sato, Hiroki Kikuchi, Naoto Kasahara

PVP 2011; 1041-1047https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57552

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Mechanism of Stress-Strain Redistribution by Elastic-Plastic-Creep Deformation

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Topics: Creep , Deformation , Stress , Design , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Pipes , Constitutive equations , Fatigue strength , Structural design

New Approach to Stress-Strain Curve Prediction Using Ball Indentation Test

Jan Brumek, Bohumi´r Strnadel, Ivo Dlouhy´

PVP 2011; 1049-1054https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57793

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View Articletitled, New Approach to Stress-Strain Curve Prediction Using Ball Indentation Test

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Topics: Alloy steel , Finite element analysis , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Mechanical properties , Steel , Stress , Stress-strain curves

New Computational Procedures for Evaluation of Fracture Surfaces of the Drop Weight Tear Test of the Piping Steel

Pavel Zˇidli´k, Petr Ferfecki, Bohumi´r Strnadel

PVP 2011; 1055-1060https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57811

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View Articletitled, New Computational Procedures for Evaluation of Fracture Surfaces of the Drop Weight Tear Test of the Piping Steel

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipes , Steel , Weight (Mass) , Pipelines , Ductile fracture , Ductility , Fractals , Reliability

Damage Assessment on Low Cycle Fatigue Properties of Cyclic Pre-Strained Austenitic Stainless Steel

Nao Fujimura, Hiroyuki Oguma, Takashi Nakamura

PVP 2011; 1061-1067https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57832

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View Articletitled, Damage Assessment on Low Cycle Fatigue Properties of Cyclic Pre-Strained Austenitic Stainless Steel

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Topics: Damage assessment , Low cycle fatigue , Stainless steel , Damage , Surface roughness , Fatigue , Cycles , Fatigue damage , Fatigue life , X-rays

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