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ASME 2005 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference

July 17–21, 2005

Denver, Colorado, USA

Conference Sponsors:

ISBN:

0-7918-4191-X

In This Volume

Materials and Fabrication (113)

Volume 6: Materials and Fabrication

Materials and Fabrication

Alloy 600/182 Cracking Issues

A Reactor Vessel Upper Head Temperature Reduction Program at South Texas Units 1 and 2

David R. Forsyth, Steven C. Lindenberg, Frank Klanica, Pat L. Strauch, Ulhas Patil, Satish Dubey

PVP 2005; 5-9doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71029

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Topics: Reactor vessels , Temperature , Flow (Dynamics) , Alloys , Boilers , Crack propagation , Cracking (Materials) , Fluids , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

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

PVP 2005; 11-16doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71077

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Nozzles , Stress , Residual stresses , Alloys , Engineering simulation , Failure , Finite element analysis , Hoop stress

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

PVP 2005; 17-22doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71078

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Nozzles , Stress , Failure , Finite element model , Fracture mechanics , Leakage , Pressure , Residual stresses

Application of Surface Stress Improvement Technologies to Nuclear Power Plant Components

Ronald J. Payne, Stephen Levesque

PVP 2005; 23-27doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71406

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Water

Preemptive Weld Overlays to Mitigate PWSCC Concerns in PWR Piping System Dissimilar Metal Butt Welds

Peter C. Riccardella, Marcos L. Herrera, Arthur F. Deardorff, Shu S. Tang, Anthony J. Giannuzzi

PVP 2005; 29-39doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71544

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Topics: Metals , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Piping systems , Pressurized water reactors , Welded joints , Alloys , Pipes , Leakage , Cracking (Materials) , Design

Reactor Pressure Vessel Modification Approaches

Ronald J. Payne, Stephen Levesque

PVP 2005; 41-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71697

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Topics: Alloys , Maintenance , Nozzles , Reactor vessels , Stress corrosion cracking

Applications of Fracture Mechanics in Failure Assessment

Performance Demonstration Based Probability of Detection (POD) Curves for Fatigue Cracks in Piping

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, P. G. Heasler, F. L. Becker, S. R. Doctor, R. G. Carter

PVP 2005; 53-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71027

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Pipes , Probability , Nondestructive evaluation , Stainless steel , Carbon steel , Fracture (Materials) , Nuclear power , Databases , Fracture mechanics

The Mode III Elastic Stress Distribution in the Immediate Vicinity of an Inclusion

E. Smith

PVP 2005; 65-67doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71119

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Topics: Stress concentration , Stress , Fracture mechanics , Shapes

Justification of the Small Process Zone Case of the Two Extremes Procedure for Quantifying Fracture Initiation at a Blunt Flaw

E. Smith

PVP 2005; 69-72doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71120

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Dimensions , Fracture mechanics , Geometry

Flaw Tolerance for Multiple Fatigue Cracks

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, R. G. Carter

PVP 2005; 73-86doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71141

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Stress , Computation , Alloy steel , Damage , Fatigue , Fracture mechanics , Inspection

Experimental Investigation of Ductile Tearing Properties for API X70 and X80 Pipeline Steels

Mauri´cio Carvalho Silva, Eduardo Hippert, Jr., Claudio Ruggieri

PVP 2005; 87-94doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71147

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Pipelines , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , ASTM International , Crack propagation , Delamination , Experimental characterization , Fracture toughness , Notch testing

A Statistical Model for Brittle Fracture of Functionally Graded Materials

Bostjan Bezensek, Anuradha Banerjee, John W. Hancock

PVP 2005; 95-101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71152

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Topics: Brittle fracture , Functionally graded materials , Fracture toughness , Yield strength , Crack propagation , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Lasers , Probability , Reliability

Asymptotic Crack-Tip Fields in Perfectly Plastic Solids Under Combined In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Shear Loading Conditions

J. Pan

PVP 2005; 103-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71201

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Shear (Mechanics) , Solids

Application of Constraint Corrected J-R Curves to Fracture Analysis of Pipelines

Xian-Kui Zhu, Brian N. Leis

PVP 2005; 111-121doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71202

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipelines , Finite element analysis , Steel , American Petroleum Institute , Failure , Fracture toughness , Surface cracks , Tension , Wall thickness

Thermal Histories Causing Low Hardness and the Minimum Hardness Requirement in a MOD.9Cr1Mo Steel for Boiler

Jeong-Tae Kim, Yeong-Soo Lee, Byeong-Ook Kong, Seog-Hyeon Ryu

PVP 2005; 123-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71255

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Topics: Boilers , Creep , Rupture , Steel , Cooling , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Heating , Vickers hardness testing , Manufacturing , Stress

Overload Fracture of Hydrided Region at Simulated Blunt Flaws in Zr-2.5Nb Pressure Tube Material

Jun Cui, Gordon K. Shek

PVP 2005; 129-143doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71273

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pressure , Zirconium , Stress , Hydrogen , Acoustic emissions , Alloys , Diffusion (Physics) , Geometry

Significance of Finite Compliance of a Cracked Piping System on Fracture Integrity Assessment

I. A. Khan, V. Bhasin, K. K. Vaze, A. K. Ghosh, H. S. Kushwaha

PVP 2005; 145-154doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71278

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Piping systems , Stress , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Piping design , Plasticity , Stability , Thrust

Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel Weldments

Poh-Sang Lam, Changmin Cheng, Yuh J. Chao, Robert L. Sindelar, Tina M. Stefek, James B. Elder, III

PVP 2005; 155-163doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71327

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Topics: Carbon steel , Finite element analysis , Gas metal arc welding , Stress , Stress corrosion cracking , Welding , Fracture (Materials) , Plates (structures) , Radioactive wastes , Chemistry

Comparison of Reference Temperature T₀ From Instability K_JC and K_IC Fracture Toughness

Dieter Siegele, Elisabeth Keim, Gerhard Nagel

PVP 2005; 165-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71346

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Topics: ASME Standards , Fracture toughness , Steel , Temperature

Brittle Failure Assessment of a PWR-RPV for Normal-Anomalous Operation and Loss of Coolant Accident Loads

Dieter Siegele, Igor Varfolomeyev, Gerhard Nagel

PVP 2005; 171-178doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71347

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Topics: Accidents , Brittleness , Coolants , Failure , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Pressurized water reactors , Stress

Experiments, Analysis and Simulation of Mixed Mode Ductile Fracture

Xiaomin Deng, Michael A. Sutton

PVP 2005; 179-182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71384

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Simulation

Testing of Fracture Toughness Under Biaxial Loading

Milan Brumovsky, Dana Lauerova, Jiri Palyza

PVP 2005; 183-186doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71479

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Testing , Fracture (Materials) , Reactor vessels , Testing equipment , Deflection , Displacement , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Fracture mechanics

Application of Ductile Cracking Criterion to the Assessment of Girth Weld Integrity for High Strength Linepipe

Nobuyuki Ishikawa, Shigeru Endo, Satoshi Igi, Teruki Sadasue

PVP 2005; 187-196doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71484

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Deformation , Materials properties , Base metals , Brittleness , Displacement , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Metals , Permafrost

Crack Tip Opening Displacement and Angle for a Growing Crack in Carbon Steel

Poh-Sang Lam, Yil Kim, Yuh J. Chao

PVP 2005; 197-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71485

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Topics: Carbon steel , Displacement , Fracture (Materials)

Fatigue Crack Growth Properties of 16MnR and 316L Steels at High Temperature

Zengliang Gao, Weiming Sun, Weiya Jin, Ying Wang, Fang Zhang

PVP 2005; 205-208doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71501

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , High temperature , Steel

Ductile Fracture Evaluation of Welded Joints With a Surface Flaw Under Large Deformation

Satoshi Igi, Takahiro Kubo, Masayoshi Kurihara

PVP 2005; 209-215doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71521

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Topics: Deformation , Ductile fracture , Welded joints , Metals , Stress , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Plates (structures) , Steel

An Approach for Fatigue Life Prediction

Yanyao Jiang, Fei Ding, Miaolin Feng

PVP 2005; 217-224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71607

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Topics: Fatigue life , Fracture (Materials) , Fatigue damage , Nucleation (Physics) , Stress , Fatigue , Steel , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Bridges (Structures) , Failure

Deformation Mechanisms of Electroformed Nanocrystalline Nickel-Phosphorous Alloy at 616K

Mike G. M. Pop, James E. Galford

PVP 2005; 225-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71726

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Topics: Alloys , Deformation , Nickel , Creep , Pressurized water reactors , Stress , Design , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Temperature

Determination of Interfacial Fracture Toughness for Thin Film Coating Materials

John Jy-An Wang, Ian G. Wright, Michael J. Lance, Ken C. Liu

PVP 2005; 229-238doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71778

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Composite materials , Fracture toughness , Thin films

European Programs in Structural Integrity

Estimation of Master Curve Based RT_To Reference Temperature From CVN Data

Kim R. W. Wallin, Gerhard Nagel, Elisabeth Keim, Dieter Siegele

PVP 2005; 241-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71135

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Topics: Temperature , ASME Standards , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Pressure vessels , Steel , Welded joints , Brittleness , Embrittlement , Failure analysis , Fluence (Radiation measurement)

Analyses of the Warm Pre-Stressing Effect in SMILE Experiments

Philippe Gilles, Etienne Thomas, Josette Devaux, Anna Dahl, Dominique Moinereau

PVP 2005; 249-259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71146

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Topics: Cooling , Cylinders , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Low temperature , Nuclear power , Reactor vessels , Stress , Temperature , Thermal shock

Theoretical Underpinning of the Constraint Effect Between Deeply Cracked C(T)- and SEN(B) Specimens

Michael Ludwig

PVP 2005; 261-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71181

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Topics: ASTM International , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Phase transition temperature , Steel , Stress , Temperature , Underpinning

Warm Pre-Stress Effect Measured at Irradiated RPV Weld Material

Elisabeth Keim, Reinhard Langer, Hilmar Schnabel, Reinhard Bartsch

PVP 2005; 267-271doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71196

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Topics: Stress

Validation of RT_To for German Reactor Pressure Vessel Steels

Elisabeth Keim, Dieter Siegele, Gerhard Nagel

PVP 2005; 273-275doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71197

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Topics: Reactor vessels , Steel , Databases , Temperature , ASME Standards , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Metals

SMILE: A European R&D Program for the Inclusion of Warm Pre-Stress in RPV Assessment

Dominique Moinereau

PVP 2005; 277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71245

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Topics: Stress , Brittleness , Failure , Transients (Dynamics) , Computation , Cylinders , Engineering standards , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

SMILE: Interpretation of WP4 PTS Transient Type Experiment Performed on a Cracked Cylinder Involving Warm Pre-Stress

Dominique Moinereau, Anna Dahl, Yves Wadier

PVP 2005; 279-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71246

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Topics: Cylinders , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Brittleness , Failure , Risk , Computation , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process)

The Energy Approach of EPFM Applied to the Analysis of a WPS Experiment on a Cracked Cylinder

Yves Wadier, M. Bonnamy

PVP 2005; 291-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71296

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Topics: Cylinders , Hardening , Kinematics , Stress , Temperature , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Probability , Failure

Controlled Initiation of Short Fatigue Cracks in 316L Steel

D. Stefanescu, J. Marrow, M. Preuss, A. Sherry

PVP 2005; 303-310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71298

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Topics: Fatigue cracks , Steel , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Displacement , Nucleation (Physics) , Stainless steel , Fatigue limit , Mechanical properties , Model validation

SMILE: Validation of the Warm-Pre-Stress Effect With a Cylindrical Thick-Walled Specimen

Klaus Kerkhof, Eberhard Roos, Georges Bezdikian, Dominique Moinereau, Nigel Taylor

PVP 2005; 311-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71364

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Topics: Reactor vessels , Stress

PERFECT — Prediction of Irradiation Damage Effects in Reactor Components: Overview of RPV Mechanics Sub-Project

David Lidbury, Ste´phane Bugat, Olivier Diard, Elisabeth Keim, Bernard Marini, Hans-Werner Viehrig, Kim Wallin

PVP 2005; 321-329doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71558

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Topics: Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Multiscale modeling

Application of the Local Approach to Predict Load History Effects in Ferritic Steels

Ali Mirzaee-Sisan, Amir-Hossein Mahmoudi, Christopher E. Truman, David J. Smith

PVP 2005; 331-337doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71606

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Topics: Failure , Steel , Stress

Irradiated RPV Steels: The EU PERFECT Project Towards a Multi-Scale Modelling of Microstructure and Plasticity

Jean-Louis Boutard

PVP 2005; 339doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71616

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Topics: Multiscale modeling , Plasticity , Steel , Hardening , Ductile-brittle transition , Reactor vessels , Temperature

A Multi-Scale Approach for Prediction of Irradiation Effect on RPV Steel Toughness

O. Diard

PVP 2005; 341-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71710

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Topics: Crystals , Embrittlement , Fracture toughness , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Plasticity , Steel

Advanced Post Weld Treatment of a Repair Weld in an Austenitic Header

T. B. Brown, T. A. Dauda, C. E. Truman, D. J. Smith

PVP 2005; 347-353doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71768

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Topics: Maintenance , Stress , Downtime , Drilling , Finite element analysis , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Nuclear power , Residual stresses , Welded joints

Management of Nuclear Plant Operation by Optimising Weld Repairs: ENPOWER Project Overview

Christian Boucher, P. John Bouchard, T. Bruce Brown, Tamba A. Dauda, Hieronymus Hein, Didier Lawrjaniec, David A. Smith, Chris E. Truman, D. Carsten Ohms, Mike C. Smith, Anastasius G. Youtsos, David Cardamone

PVP 2005; 355-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71771

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Topics: Heat treating (Metalworking) , Maintenance , Modeling , Nuclear power plant operations , Stress

ENPOWER: Repair Welds and Residual Stresses in Clad Plates

Hieronymus Hein, Bruce Brown, Didier Lawrjaniec, Carsten Ohms, Chris Truman, Robert C. Wimpory

PVP 2005; 361-369doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71772

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Topics: Maintenance , Plates (structures) , Residual stresses , Welded joints

Fracture Margins for Growing Cracks in Weld Repairs

Michael C. Smith, Peter J. Bouchard, Martin R. Goldthorpe, Didier Lawrjaniec

PVP 2005; 371-383doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71776

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Maintenance , Stress , Fracture mechanics , Finite element model , Plasticity

ENPOWER: Investigations by Neutron Diffraction and Finite Element Analyses on Residual Stress Formation in Repair Welds Applied to Ferritic Steel Plates

Carsten Ohms, Robert C. Wimpory, Dimitar Neov, Didier Lawrjaniec, Anastasius G. Youtsos

PVP 2005; 385-393doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71786

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Topics: Base metals , Finite element analysis , Heat , Maintenance , Neutron diffraction , Plates (structures) , Residual stresses , Steel , Stress , Welded joints

Fitness for Service and Life Management

Cavity Growth Simulation of 2.25Cr-1Mo Steel Under Creep-Fatigue Loading

Takashi Ogata

PVP 2005; 397-402doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71040

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Topics: Cavities , Creep , Fatigue , Simulation , Steel

Fitness for Service Assessment of Circumferential Cracks at Pipe Penetrations

Fred V. Ellis

PVP 2005; 403-410doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71050

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Topics: Fitness-for-service , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Corners (Structural elements) , Cycles , Fatigue , Stress , Temperature , Bending (Stress) , Computer software

Evaluation of Short- and Long-Term Creep Rupture Properties for Grade 91 Materials

Marvin J. Cohn

PVP 2005; 411-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71674

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Topics: Creep , Rupture , Stress , Base metals , Materials degradation , Materials properties , Oxidation , Temperature

Fracture and Durability of Heterogeneous Materials

A Continuum Shape Sensitivity Method for Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials

B. N. Rao, Sharif Rahman

PVP 2005; 421-434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71505

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Shapes , Displacement , Potential energy , Stress , Boundary element methods , Continuum mechanics , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods

Probabilistic Fracture of Isotropic Functionally Graded Materials

S. Rahman, H. Xu, B. N. Rao

PVP 2005; 435-444doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71518

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials , Approximation , Event history analysis , Response surface methodology , Failure , Geometry , Probability , Simulation , Stress

Predicting Speed of Crack Running in Functionally Graded Material

Michihiko Nakagaki, Ryosuke Matsumoto

PVP 2005; 445-449doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71564

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Fracture (Materials) , Functionally graded materials

Materials for Construction of Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

Specimen Design for Creep Characterization Under Multiaxial Stress

Douglas L. Marriott, Peter Carter

PVP 2005; 453-461doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71419

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Topics: Creep , Design , Stress , Constitutive equations , Damage , Hydrostatics , American Petroleum Institute , ASTM International , Plane strain , Plastics

Construction of Web-Accessible Materials Handbook for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors

Weiju Ren, Philip Rittenhouse

PVP 2005; 463-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71780

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Topics: Construction , Generation IV reactors , Nuclear reactors , Structural design

A Brief Review of Models Representing Creep of Alloy 617

Robert W. Swindeman, Michael J. Swindeman, Weiju Ren

PVP 2005; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71784

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Topics: Alloys , Creep , Databases , Temperature , Construction , Damage , Design , Nuclear power stations , Very high temperature reactors

Panel Discussion of User Requirements for the Web-Accessible Gen IV Materials Handbook

Weiju Ren

PVP 2005; 477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71797

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Topics: Construction , Design , Generation IV reactors

Materials for Hydrogen Service

Recommended List of “Known” Materials for Hydrogen Service

Thomas Joseph

PVP 2005; 481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71155

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Topics: Hydrogen , Aluminum , Pressure , Melting point , Safety , Stress

Effect of High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas on Fracture of Austenitic Steels

C. San Marchi, D. K. Balch, B. P. Somerday

PVP 2005; 483-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71392

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , High pressure (Physics) , Hydrogen , Steel , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Testing , Yield strength , Alloys , Containment

Hydrogen Embrittlement of Metals in 70 MPa Hydrogen at Room Temperature

Seiji Fukuyama, Masaaki Imade, Zhang Lin, Kiyoshi Yokogawa

PVP 2005; 493-497doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71628

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Topics: Hydrogen , Hydrogen embrittlement , Metals , Temperature , High pressure (Physics) , Stress , Carbon steel , Stainless steel , Alloys , Aluminum alloys

Fatigue Properties of Liner Materials Used for 35MPa-Class On-Board Hydrogen Fuel Tanks

Shinichi Ohmiya, Hideki Fujii

PVP 2005; 499-503doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71735

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Topics: Fatigue properties , Hydrogen fuels , Hydrogen , Pressure , Aluminum alloys , Fuel cell vehicles , Fuel storage , Stainless steel , Stress , Temperature

Optimized Manufacturing Techniques for Enhanced Performance

Subsea Manifolds: An Alternate Fabrication Strategy Using HIP PM Near Net Shapes

Carl-Gustaf Hjorth, John C. Hebeisen

PVP 2005; 507-513doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71156

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Topics: Manifolds , Manufacturing , Ocean engineering , Shapes , Welding , Design , Stainless steel , Alloys , Nickel , Steel

Progress in TMCP Technology and Expansion of Its Range of Application

Yoichi Tanaka

PVP 2005; 515-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71258

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Topics: Brittleness , Carbon , Construction , Cooling , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Heat , Heating , High temperature , Low temperature

A Novel Technological Assessment for Welding Heavy Wall Stainless Steel

Barry Messer, Shawn Seitz, Charles Patrick, Ken Armstrong

PVP 2005; 527-533doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71412

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Topics: Stainless steel , Welding

Hot Isostatic Pressing of Type 316L Powder for a Pressure Retaining Component

W. Barry Burdett, Chris T. Watson

PVP 2005; 535-541doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71711

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Topics: Hot pressing , Pressure , Geometry , Shapes , Corrosion resistance , Forging , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Grain size

Piping Fracture

Predicting the Brittle-to-Ductile Fracture Initiation Transition Temperature for Surface-Cracked Pipe From Charpy Data

Gery Wilkowski, Dave Rudland, Richard Wolterman

PVP 2005; 545-550doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71199

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Topics: Brittleness , Fracture (Materials) , Phase transition temperature , Pipes , Temperature , Ductile fracture , Failure mechanisms , Materials properties

Impact of PWSCC and Current Leak Detection on Leak-Before-Break Acceptance

Gery Wilkowski, Rick Wolterman, Dave Rudland

PVP 2005; 551-561doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71200

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Topics: Leakage , Leak-before-break , Fracture (Materials) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fatigue , Pipes , Surface roughness , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Safety

Integrity Assessment of Cracked Piping Components: Experimental, Analytical and Numerical Studies

J. Chattopadhyay, T. V. Pavankumar, A. K. S. Tomar, B. K. Dutta, H. S. Kushwaha

PVP 2005; 563-577doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71211

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Topics: Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Collapse , Deflection , Finite element analysis , Fracture mechanics , Pipe bends , Power stations

J and COD Estimation for Throughwall Circumferentially Cracked Elbow Under Closing Moment: Analytical Scheme and Experimental Validation

J. Chattopadhyay, A. K. S. Tomar, B. K. Dutta, H. S. Kushwaha

PVP 2005; 579-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71212

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Topics: Bearings , Deformation , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heat , Leak-before-break , Nuclear reactors , Pipe bends

Validation of an Estimation Procedure to Predict the Quasi-Static Brittle-to-Ductile Fracture Initiation Transition Temperature (FITT) for Ferritic Piping

Craig Williams, Bud Brust, Paul Scott, Dave Rudland, Gery Wilkowski

PVP 2005; 591-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71302

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Topics: Brittleness , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Phase transition temperature , Pipes , Tension , Nuclear power stations , Shear (Mechanics) , Surface cracks , Temperature

Experimental Investigations on Effects of Simulated Seismic Loading on LBB Assessment of High Energy Piping

Suneel K. Gupta, Vivek Bhasin, K. K. Vaze, A. K. Ghosh, H. S. Kushwaha

PVP 2005; 601-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71310

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Topics: Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Design , Earthquakes , Heavy water reactors , Accidents , ASTM International , Carbon steel , Cycles

Effect of Secondary Stresses on Pipe Fracture

Gery Wilkowski, Paul Scott, Richard Olson, Dave Rudland

PVP 2005; 617-621doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71330

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Stress , Thermal stresses , Failure , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Heating , Hydraulic pumps , Safety , Surface cracks

Canadian Nuclear Regulatory Perspective on Degradation of CANDU Feeder Piping

John C. Jin, Tom Viglasky, Andrei Blahoianu

PVP 2005; 623doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71378

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Topics: Pipes , Inspection , Design , Corrosion , Crack detection , Engineering standards , Fitness-for-service , Flow (Dynamics) , In-service inspection , Maintenance

Alternate Design Formulae for a Full Structural Weld Overlay Repair

Daniel V. Sommerville

PVP 2005; 625-629doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71549

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Topics: Collapse , Design , Maintenance , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Stress , Geometry

The Effect of Manufacturing Process on Residual Stresses of Pipe Bends

M. Yetisir, R. Rogge, R. Donaberger

PVP 2005; 631-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71581

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Topics: Manufacturing , Pipe bends , Residual stresses , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes , Fuels , Stress , Heat , Heating , Compression

J-Resistance Properties of Narrow Gap GTAW Welds for Ferritic Primary Loop Piping

One Yoo, Ki-Seok Yoon, Tack-Sang Choi, Bong-Sang Lee

PVP 2005; 639-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71712

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Topics: Gas tungsten arc welding , Pipes , Welded joints , Welding , Fracture toughness , Density , Ditches , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Microhardness

Application of Modified Damage Potential (ψ-Integral) to Predict Crack Initiation in Welded Pipes and Experimental Verification

B. K. Dutta, Shekhar Saini, Navneet Arora

PVP 2005; 645-652doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71769

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Topics: Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Pipes

Service Experience in Operating Nuclear Plants

Prediction Method of Tensile Properties and Fracture Toughness of Thermal Aged Cast Duplex Stainless Steel Piping

Seiichi Kawaguchi, Takeharu Nagasaki, Koji Koyama

PVP 2005; 653-659doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71528

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Topics: Fracture toughness , Pipes , Stainless steel , Tensile strength , Mechanical properties , Corrosion resistance , Embrittlement , Nuclear power stations , Stress

Assessment of ASME Code Examinations on Regenerative, Letdown and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchangers

S. R. Gosselin, F. A. Simonen, S. E. Cumblidge, G. A. Tinsley, B. Lydell, M. T. Anderson, S. R. Doctor

PVP 2005; 661-677doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71633

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Topics: ASME Standards , Heat , Heat exchangers , Radiation (Physics) , Shells , Welded joints , Design , Failure , Geometry , Inspection

Statistics for Material Fabrication

ABC of Statistics for Verification and Validation (V&V) of Simulations of High-Consequence Engineering Systems

Jeffrey T. Fong

PVP 2005; 681-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71799

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Error analysis , Experimental design , Simulation , Statistics as topic , Uncertainty analysis

Stress Corrosion Cracking

Effect of Rising and Falling K Profiles on SCC Growth Rates in High Temperature Water

Peter L. Andresen, Martin M. Morra

PVP 2005; 693-708doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71643

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Topics: High temperature , Water , Fracture (Materials) , Stress , Computer software , Nickel alloys , Stainless steel , Trajectories (Physics) , Wall thickness , Welded joints

Mechanical Properties and Cracking Behavior of High-Temperature Heat-Exchanger Materials

Ajit K. Roy, Lalit Savalia, Narendra Kothapalli, Raghunandan Karamcheti

PVP 2005; 709-715doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71781

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Topics: Alloys , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Heat exchangers , High temperature , Mechanical properties , Stress corrosion cracking

Evaluating Stress-Corrosion Cracking Susceptibility Using a Torsion Test

Robert A. Bayles, R. K. Singh Raman, Steven P. Knight, Jy-An Wang

PVP 2005; 717-723doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71782

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress corrosion cracking , Torsion

Susceptibility of Carbon Steel to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Sodium Hydroxide

M. Ziomek-Moroz, J. Flis

PVP 2005; 725-728doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71783

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Topics: Carbon steel , Sodium , Stress corrosion cracking , Steel , Electrons

Wall Thinning Caused by Flow-Accelerated Corrosion

Probabilistic Fracture Assessment of Wall Thinning Pipe

Hideo Machida, Kotoji Ando

PVP 2005; 731-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71151

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipes , Probability , Failure , Density , Inspection , Wear , Electricity (Physics) , Feedwater

Failure Behavior of Pipe Having Local Wall Thinning in Downstream Region of Orifice

Koji Takahashi, Kotoji Ando, Masakazu Hisatsune, Kunio Hasegawa

PVP 2005; 739-744doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71337

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Topics: Failure , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Buckling , Compressive stress , Corrosion , Erosion , Finite element methods , Metals , Stress

Failure Mode and Failure Strengths for Wall Thinning Straight Pipes and Elbows Subjected to Cyclic Loading

Kunio Hasegawa, Katsumasa Miyazaki, Izumi Nakamura

PVP 2005; 745-752doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71358

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Topics: Failure , Failure mechanisms , Pipes , Fracture (Materials) , Earthquakes , Buckling , Displacement , Low cycle fatigue , Piping systems , Pressure

Reference Stress Approach for Failure Strength Estimates of a Pipe With Local Wall Thinning

Yun-Jae Kim, Young-Jin Kim

PVP 2005; 753-759doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71551

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Topics: Failure , Pipes , Stress , Creep , Finite element analysis , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Welding and Residual Stress

Residual Stresses Evaluation in Welds and Implications for Design for Pressure Vessel Applications

John W. H. Price, Anna Paradowska, Trevor Finlayson

PVP 2005; 763-770doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71107

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Topics: Design , Neutron diffraction , Pressure vessels , Residual stresses , Stress , Welded joints , Welding , Corrosion , Damage , Fatigue

Residual Stress Analysis of Tube Attachment Weld in Pressure Vessel Forging: Comparison of FE Predictions and Measurements

P. R. Hurrell, N. A. Leggatt, R. J. Dennis

PVP 2005; 771-780doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71315

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Topics: Forging , Pressure vessels , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Welded joints , Compressive stress , Creep , Drilling , Finite element analysis , Finite element model

Residual Stress Analysis of Tube Attachment Weld in Pressure Vessel Forging: Baseline FE Analysis and Sensitivity Studies

N. A. Leggatt, R. J. Dennis, P. R. Hurrell

PVP 2005; 781-790doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71326

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Forging , Pressure vessels , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Hardening , Welding , Heat , Stress , Temperature , Vessels

The Assessment of Residual Stress Effects on Ductile Tearing Using Continuum Damage Mechanics

Andrew H. Sherry, Mark A. Wilkes, John K. Sharples, Peter J. Budden

PVP 2005; 791-797doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71348

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Topics: Damage mechanics , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Aluminum alloys , Calibration , Micromechanical devices , Nucleation (Physics) , Plane strain , Residual stresses

Application of Modern Weld Modelling Techniques in the Design of a Ring Weld Reheat Cracking Test Specimen

R. J. Dennis, L. E. Easterbrook, N. A. Leggatt

PVP 2005; 799-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71355

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Topics: Cracking (Materials) , Design , Fracture (Process) , Modeling , Heat , Damage , Metals , Temperature , Welding , Creep

Parametric FEM Evaluation of Residual Stress by Circumferential Welding for Austenitic Stainless Steel

Jinya Katsuyama, Masahito Mochizuki, Ryota Higuchi, Masao Toyoda

PVP 2005; 809-816doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71440

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Topics: Finite element methods , Finite element model , Stainless steel , Stress , Welding , Pipes , Butt welding , Stress corrosion cracking

The Effect of the Distance From the Center of a Weld to the Fixed End on the Residual Stress and Stress Intensity Factor of a Piping Weld

Katsumasa Miyazaki, Masanori Numata, Koichi Saito, Masahito Mochizuki

PVP 2005; 817-825doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71461

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Topics: Pipes , Stress , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Piping systems , Pumps , Stress concentration , Valves , Welded joints

The Effects of Residual Stress Distribution and Geometry of Component on the Stress Intensity Factor of Surface Crack

Katsumasa Miyazaki, Masahito Mochizuki

PVP 2005; 827-834doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71462

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Topics: Geometry , Stress , Stress concentration , Surface cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Modeling , Tension , Compression , Pipes , Simulation

Effect of Material Properties on Welding Distortion History

Masahito Mochizuki, Yoshiki Mikami, Yasushi Morikage, Masao Toyoda

PVP 2005; 835-841doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71466

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Topics: Materials properties , Welding , Computer simulation , Temperature , Wire , Manufacturing , Martensitic transformations , Phase transitions

Creep Crack Initiation in a Weld Steel: Effects of Residual Stress

Noel P. O’Dowd, Kamran M. Nikbin, Farid R. Biglari

PVP 2005; 843-851doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71566

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Topics: Creep , Fracture (Materials) , Steel , Stress

Residual Stress Measurements Revealing Weld Bead Start and Stop Effects in Single and Multi-Pass Weld-Runs

Peter J. Bouchard, Javier R. Santisteban, Lyndon Edwards, Mark Turski, Jon James, Sumit Pratihar, Philip J. Withers

PVP 2005; 853-860doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71575

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Topics: Maintenance , Neutron diffraction , Pipes , Stress , Stainless steel , Heat , Neutrons , Strain measurement , Welding

Measurement of Residual Stresses in Large Industrial Components Using the Deep Hole Drilling Technique

X. Ficquet, C. E. Truman, D. J. Smith, T. B. Brown, T. A. Dauda

PVP 2005; 861-865doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71605

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Topics: Drilling , Residual stresses , Stress , Boilers , Nozzles , Ocean engineering , Finite element analysis , Pipes , Steel , Diffusion (Physics)

Phase Transformation Effects on Weld Distortion and Residual Stress Predictions

J. Oh, F. W. Brust

PVP 2005; 867-879doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71631

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Topics: Phase transitions , Stress , Welding , Computational methods , Constitutive equations , Manufacturing , Modeling , Residual stresses , Resolution (Optics) , Simulation

Metrology and Modeling Techniques Used to Compare Highly Accurate As-Built 3D Models to FEA Weld Distortion Predictions

Steven D. Hand, James F. F. Clark

PVP 2005; 881-887doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71632

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Metrology , Modeling , Three-dimensional models , Lasers , Buckling , Certainty , Deformation , Manufacturing , Radar

Fracture Assessment of Through-Wall and Surface Cracked Pipes by BS7910 and API 579 Assessment Procedures: A Comparative Study

Afshin Motarjemi

PVP 2005; 889doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71787

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Pipes , Stress , Geometry , Collapse , Fracture mechanics , Pipelines , Pressure vessels

Welding Simulation and Weld Integrity

Effect of Corrosion and Inclined Angle on Static Strength of Fillet-Welded Joint of 500 MPa-Class Steel

Hisoa Matsushita, Tatsuro Nakai, Norio Yamamoto

PVP 2005; 893-898doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71103

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Topics: Corrosion , Steel

Steady-State Thermal Simulation of Weld Applied to a Practical Axisymmetric Weldment

Ken Uchida, Rie Sumiya, Tadashi Murofushi, Masakazu Jimbo

PVP 2005; 899-907doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71208

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Steady state

A Mathematical Model of the Auto-Repair Welding System for the Large-Scale Pressure Vessel’s Hemispherical Head

Tiegen Peng, Yinhua Wang, Tihua Wu, Zhonghai Yu

PVP 2005; 909-915doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71321

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Topics: Maintenance , Pressure , Welding , Geometry , Linkages , Robotics

Fatigue Strength of Socket Welds Repaired by Structural Weld Overlay: Reference ASME Section XI Code Case N-666

Steve McCracken

PVP 2005; 917-926doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71482

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Topics: Fatigue strength , Finite element analysis , Maintenance , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Stress , Vibration , Welded joints

Review of Thermo-Mechanical Testing and Micro-Characterization Studies of Ductility-Dip Cracking in Nickel-Base Alloy 52 Weld Filler Metal

Steve McCracken

PVP 2005; 927-937doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71483

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Topics: Alloys , Ductility , Filler metals , Fracture (Process) , Nickel , Testing , Thermomechanics

A Mechanics Based Parametric Description of Residual Stress Profiles for Fracture and Fatigue Assessment

Pingsha Dong

PVP 2005; 939doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2005-71514

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Topics: Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Heat , Pipes , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Stress concentration