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Proceedings Papers

Can Inservice Inspections Be Eliminated for Passive Components in the U.S. Nuclear Fleet?

David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2022, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A050, July 17–22, 2022
Paper No: PVP2022-78318
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2022-78318
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Topics: In-service inspection, Inspection, Risk, Safety, Failure, Pipes, Risk assessment, Vessels
Journal Articles

Predicting the Impact of CRDM Thermal Sleeve Flange Wear in Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactors

David L. Rudland, Stephen Cumblidge, Ching Ng, Reed Anzalone
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2022, 144(3): 031501.
Paper No: PVT-20-1184
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052898
Published Online: December 6, 2021
View Article titled, Predicting the Impact of CRDM Thermal Sleeve Flange Wear in Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactors
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Topics: Failure, Flanges, Wear, Probability, Inspection, Risk
Proceedings Papers

Predicting Pipe Rupture Frequencies Using xLPR

David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2020, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A061, August 3, 2020
Paper No: PVP2020-21080
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2020-21080
View Paper titled, Predicting Pipe Rupture Frequencies Using xLPR
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Topics: Fracture mechanics, Pipes, Rupture
Proceedings Papers

Uncertainty Sampling of Weld Residual Stress Fields in Probabilistic Analysis: Part I — Theory

Robert E. Kurth, Cédric J. Sallaberry, Frederick W. Brust, Elizabeth A. Kurth, Michael L. Benson, David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 6B: Materials and Fabrication, V06BT06A057, July 17–21, 2016
Paper No: PVP2016-63962
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63962
View Paper titled, Uncertainty Sampling of Weld Residual Stress Fields in Probabilistic Analysis: Part I — Theory
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Topics: Stress, Uncertainty, Piping systems, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Probability, Residual stresses, Rupture, Electricity (Physics), Equilibrium (Physics)
Proceedings Papers

Uncertainty Sampling of Weld Residual Stress Fields in Probabilistic Analysis: Part II — Examples

Robert E. Kurth, Cédric J. Sallaberry, Frederick W. Brust, Elizabeth A. Kurth, Michael L. Benson, David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 6B: Materials and Fabrication, V06BT06A058, July 17–21, 2016
Paper No: PVP2016-63963
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63963
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Topics: Stress, Uncertainty, Piping systems, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Probability, Residual stresses, Rupture, Electricity (Physics), Equilibrium (Physics)
Proceedings Papers

Measurement of Residual Stress in Reactor Nozzle Mock-Ups Containing Dissimilar Metal Welds

Adrian T. DeWald, Michael R. Hill, Michael L. Benson, David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2014, Volume 6B: Materials and Fabrication, V06BT06A056, July 20–24, 2014
Paper No: PVP2014-28209
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2014-28209
View Paper titled, Measurement of Residual Stress in Reactor Nozzle Mock-Ups Containing Dissimilar Metal Welds
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Topics: Metals, Nozzles, Stress, Welded joints, Residual stresses, Failure, Stress corrosion cracking, Structural elements (Construction), Visualization, Water
Proceedings Papers

Dissimilar Metal Weld Pipe Fracture Testing: Experimental Procedures and Results

Andrew J. Cox, Richard J. Olson, Bruce A. Young, Paul M. Scott, David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2012, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, Parts A and B, 539-546, July 15–19, 2012
Paper No: PVP2012-78353
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78353
View Paper titled, Dissimilar Metal Weld Pipe Fracture Testing: Experimental Procedures and Results
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Metals, Pipes, Testing, Welded joints, Base metals, Rupture, Stability, Leak-before-break, Probability
Proceedings Papers

NRC Welding Residual Stress Validation Program International Round Robin Program and Findings

Howard J. Rathbun, Lee F. Fredette, Paul M. Scott, Aladar A. Csontos, David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2011, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, Parts A and B, 1539-1545, July 17–21, 2011
Paper No: PVP2011-57642
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57642
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Topics: Stress, Welding, Pressurized water reactors, Electromagnetic scattering, Welded joints, Cooling, Electricity (Physics), Hardening, Hoop stress, Manufacturing
Proceedings Papers

Characterization of a Plate Specimen From Phase I of the NRC/EPRI Weld Residual Stress Program

Matthew Kerr, David L. Rudland, Michael B. Prime, Hunter Swenson, Miles A. Buechler, Bjorn Clausen
Proc. ASME. PVP2011, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, Parts A and B, 1579-1587, July 17–21, 2011
Paper No: PVP2011-57687
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2011-57687
View Paper titled, Characterization of a Plate Specimen From Phase I of the NRC/EPRI Weld Residual Stress Program
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Topics: Stress, Neutron diffraction, Alloys, Electricity (Physics), Finite element analysis, Flight, Stainless steel, Stress concentration, Welding
Proceedings Papers

Three Dimensional Aspects of Computational Weld Modelling

Frederick W. Brust, David L. Rudland
Proc. ASME. PVP2008, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, Parts A and B, 549-564, July 27–31, 2008
Paper No: PVP2008-61558
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61558
View Paper titled, Three Dimensional Aspects of Computational Weld Modelling
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Topics: Dimensional analysis, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Modeling, Pipes, Residual stresses, Ships, Stress corrosion cracking, Welding
Proceedings Papers

Determination of the Region of Steady-State Crack Growth From Impact Tests

Gery M. Wilkowski, David L. Rudland, Yong-Yi Wang, David Horsley, Alan Glover, Brian Rothwell
Proc. ASME. IPC2002, 4th International Pipeline Conference, Parts A and B, 1643-1649, September 29–October 3, 2002
Paper No: IPC2002-27132
https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2002-27132
View Paper titled, Determination of the Region of Steady-State Crack Growth From Impact Tests
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Impact testing, Steady state, Ductile fracture, Steel, Fracture toughness, Design, Displacement, Stress, Aerospace industry
Proceedings Papers

Development of a Procedure for the Calculation of J-R Curves From Pressed-Notch Drop Weight Tear Test Specimens

David L. Rudland, Gery Wilkowski, Yong-Yi Wang, David Horsley, Brian Rothwell, Alan Glover
Proc. ASME. IPC2002, 4th International Pipeline Conference, Parts A and B, 1467-1475, September 29–October 3, 2002
Paper No: IPC2002-27028
https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2002-27028
View Paper titled, Development of a Procedure for the Calculation of J-R Curves From Pressed-Notch Drop Weight Tear Test Specimens
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Topics: Weight (Mass), Fracture (Materials), Steady state, Displacement, Stress, Finite element analysis, Fracture toughness, Pipelines, Steel, Testing equipment
Proceedings Papers

Investigation Into the Use of a Single Specimen for the Determination of Dynamic Steady State Propagation Resistance in High Toughness Line-Pipe Steels

David L. Rudland, Gery Wilkowski, Yong-Yi Wang, David Horsley, Brian Rothwell, Alan Glover
Proc. ASME. IPC2002, 4th International Pipeline Conference, Parts A and B, 1477-1481, September 29–October 3, 2002
Paper No: IPC2002-27029
https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2002-27029
View Paper titled, Investigation Into the Use of a Single Specimen for the Determination of Dynamic Steady State Propagation Resistance in High Toughness Line-Pipe Steels
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Topics: Fracture toughness, Pipes, Steady state, Steel, Fracture (Materials), Ductile fracture, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Notch testing, Pipelines
Proceedings Papers

Evaluation of Leak/Rupture Limit for Axially Through-Wall Notched Line Pipes Using J-Integral Resistance Curve

Shinobu Kawaguchi, Naoto Hagiwara, David L. Rudland, Gery M. Wilkowski
Proc. ASME. IPC2006, Volume 3: Materials and Joining; Pipeline Automation and Measurement; Risk and Reliability, Parts A and B, 613-619, September 25–29, 2006
Paper No: IPC2006-10505
https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2006-10505
View Paper titled, Evaluation of Leak/Rupture Limit for Axially Through-Wall Notched Line Pipes Using J-Integral Resistance Curve
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Topics: Leakage, Pipes, Rupture, Pipelines
Proceedings Papers

Effects of Weld Geometry on Residual Stress and Crack Driving Force for Centerhole Control Rod Drive Mechanism Nozzles: Part I — Weld Residual Stress

Wentao Cheng, David L. Rudland, Gery Wilkowski, Wallace Norris
Proc. ASME. PVP2005, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 11-16, July 17–21, 2005
Paper No: PVP2005-71077
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71077
View Paper titled, Effects of Weld Geometry on Residual Stress and Crack Driving Force for Centerhole Control Rod Drive Mechanism Nozzles: Part I — Weld Residual Stress
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Geometry, Nozzles, Stress, Residual stresses, Alloys, Engineering simulation, Failure, Finite element analysis, Hoop stress
Proceedings Papers

Effects of Weld Geometry on Residual Stress and Crack Driving Force for Centerhole Control Rod Drive Mechanism Nozzles: Part II — Circumferential Cracked K-Solutions

David L. Rudland, Wentao Cheng, Gery Wilkowski, Wallace Norris
Proc. ASME. PVP2005, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 17-22, July 17–21, 2005
Paper No: PVP2005-71078
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71078
View Paper titled, Effects of Weld Geometry on Residual Stress and Crack Driving Force for Centerhole Control Rod Drive Mechanism Nozzles: Part II — Circumferential Cracked K-Solutions
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Geometry, Nozzles, Stress, Failure, Finite element model, Fracture mechanics, Leakage, Pressure, Residual stresses
Proceedings Papers

Statistical Characteristics Analysis and Simulation of Circumferential IGSCC Cracks for a BWR Plant

Heqin Xu, David L. Rudland, Gery Wilkowski, Paul Scott
Proc. ASME. PVP2006-ICPVT-11, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 445-452, July 23–27, 2006
Paper No: PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93966
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93966
View Paper titled, Statistical Characteristics Analysis and Simulation of Circumferential IGSCC Cracks for a BWR Plant
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Topics: Boiling water reactors, Fracture (Materials), Simulation, Stress, Stress corrosion cracking, Fittings, Fracture mechanics, Pipes, Accidents, Coolants
Proceedings Papers

Development of a New Generation Computer Code (PRO-LOCA) for the Prediction of Break Probabilities for Commercial Nuclear Power Plants Loss-of-Coolant Accidents

David L. Rudland, Heqin Xu, Gery Wilkowski, Paul Scott, Nu Ghadiali, Frederick Brust
Proc. ASME. PVP2006-ICPVT-11, Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication, 89-102, July 23–27, 2006
Paper No: PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93802
https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2006-ICPVT-11-93802
View Paper titled, Development of a New Generation Computer Code (PRO-LOCA) for the Prediction of Break Probabilities for Commercial Nuclear Power Plants Loss-of-Coolant Accidents
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Topics: Accidents, Computers, Coolants, Nuclear power stations, Probability, Leakage, Fracture (Materials), Pressurized water reactors, Sensitivity analysis, Design
Journal Articles

Determination of Conditional Probability of Dynamic Ductile Axial Crack Arrest for Conventionally-Rolled, Lower-Toughness Linepipe Materials

David L. Rudland, Gery M. Wilkowski, Shinobu Kawaguchi, Naoto Hagiwara
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. May 2005, 127(2): 143–150.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1858924
Published Online: May 27, 2005
View Article titled, Determination of Conditional Probability of Dynamic Ductile Axial Crack Arrest for Conventionally-Rolled, Lower-Toughness Linepipe Materials
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Topics: Fracture (Materials), Fracture toughness, Probability, Pipelines, Pipe joints