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Volume 5: High Pressure Technology; Nondestructive Evaluation Division; Student Paper Competition

High-Pressure Technology

Design and Analysis: What’s New

3-D Stress Intensity Factors for Arrays of Inner Radial Lunular or Crescentic Cracks in Thin and Thick-Walled Spherical Pressure Vessels

M. Perl, V. Bernstein

PVP 2008; 3-11https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61030

View Articletitled, 3-D Stress Intensity Factors for Arrays of Inner Radial Lunular or Crescentic Cracks in Thin and Thick-Walled Spherical Pressure Vessels

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Pressure vessels , Stress , Fracture (Process) , Vessels , Fatigue life , Geometry , Spherical shells , Wall thickness , Welded joints

Elastic-Plastic Solutions for Open-End Thick Walled Cylinders Subjected to Internal and External Pressures

R. D. Dixon, E. H. Perez

PVP 2008; 13-19https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61037

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View Articletitled, Elastic-Plastic Solutions for Open-End Thick Walled Cylinders Subjected to Internal and External Pressures

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Topics: Cylinders , External pressure , Collapse , Finite element analysis , Plasticity , Pressure

Comparison Between API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 and ASME VIII Division 3 Stress Intensity Factor Solutions Used for Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis of Thick Walled Cylinders

Jan G. M. Keltjens

PVP 2008; 21-26https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61127

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View Articletitled, Comparison Between API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 and ASME VIII Division 3 Stress Intensity Factor Solutions Used for Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis of Thick Walled Cylinders

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Topics: American Petroleum Institute , Cylinders , Fatigue analysis , Fitness-for-service , Fracture mechanics , Stress , Failure , Fatigue cracks , Leakage

Development of Alternate Methods for Establishing Design Margins for ASME Section VIII Division 3

Susumu Terada

PVP 2008; 27-34https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61146

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View Articletitled, Development of Alternate Methods for Establishing Design Margins for ASME Section VIII Division 3

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Topics: Design , Collapse , Cylinders , Pressure , Strength (Materials)

Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Thick-Walled Toroidal Pressure Vessels

R. Adibi-Asl

PVP 2008; 35-41https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61413

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View Articletitled, Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Thick-Walled Toroidal Pressure Vessels

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Topics: Pressure vessels , Stress , Piping systems , Pipes , Shells , Design , Finite element analysis , Fittings , Fluid dynamics , Geometry

FE Methodology in Material Development

The Evaluation of the 3-D Residual Stress Field Due to Hydraulic Autofrettage in a Finite Length Cylinder Incorporating the Bauschinger Effect Factor Based on the “Zero Offset Yield Stress”

J. Perry, M. Perl

PVP 2008; 43-48https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61032

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View Articletitled, The Evaluation of the 3-D Residual Stress Field Due to Hydraulic Autofrettage in a Finite Length Cylinder Incorporating the Bauschinger Effect Factor Based on the “Zero Offset Yield Stress”

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Topics: Autofrettage , Cylinders , Stress , Yield stress , Pressure , Yield point , Compression , Computer simulation , Strain gages , Strain measurement

Material Modeling for Autofrettage Stress Analysis Including the “Single Effective Material”

Anthony P. Parker, Michael C. Gibson, Amer Hameed, Edward Troiano, John G. Hetherington

PVP 2008; 49-61https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61038

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View Articletitled, Material Modeling for Autofrettage Stress Analysis Including the “Single Effective Material”

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Topics: Autofrettage , Modeling , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Finite element analysis , Elastic moduli , Materials properties , Numerical analysis , Poisson ratio

On the Material Modeling of the Autofrettaged Pressure Vessel Steels

G. H. Farrahi, E. Hosseinian, A. Assempour

PVP 2008; 63-70https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61482

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View Articletitled, On the Material Modeling of the Autofrettaged Pressure Vessel Steels

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Topics: Autofrettage , Modeling , Pressure vessels , Steel , Compression , Tension , Construction , High strength steel , Materials processing , Torsion

An Analytical Framework for the Solution of Autofrettaged Tubes Under Constant Axial Strain Condition

E. Hosseinian, G. H. Farrahi, M. R. Movahhedy

PVP 2008; 71-80https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61573

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View Articletitled, An Analytical Framework for the Solution of Autofrettaged Tubes Under Constant Axial Strain Condition

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Topics: Autofrettage , Numerical analysis , Analytical methods , Cylinders , Deformation , Hardening , Plane strain , Polynomials , Pressure vessels , Residual stresses

Impulsive Loading in Pressure Equipment

Code Case Validation of Impulsively Loaded EDS Subscale Vessel

Mien Yip, Brent Haroldsen, Joe Puskar

PVP 2008; 81-87https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61381

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View Articletitled, Code Case Validation of Impulsively Loaded EDS Subscale Vessel

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Topics: Vessels , Design , Explosives , Munitions , Army , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Collapse , Deformation , Explosions , Failure

Determining TNT Equivalency for Confined Detonations

Kim W. King, Chris R. Vaught

PVP 2008; 89-100https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61699

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View Articletitled, Determining TNT Equivalency for Confined Detonations

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Topics: Explosions , Explosives , Containment vessels , Weight (Mass) , Containment , Finite element analysis , Impulse (Physics) , Modeling , Testing , Vessels

Failure Criterion for Steel Explosive Containment Vessel Design

Chris R. Vaught, Kim W. King

PVP 2008; 101-110https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61707

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View Articletitled, Failure Criterion for Steel Explosive Containment Vessel Design

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Topics: Containment vessels , Design , Explosives , Failure , Steel , Deformation , Explosions , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Heat

New and Emerging Methods of Applications and Advancements in High Pressure

Advances in Dynamic Analysis for Hypercompressor Cylinder Valves

Michele Bianchini, Nicola Campo, Stefano Francini, R. Vidyasagar

PVP 2008; 111-121https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61124

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View Articletitled, Advances in Dynamic Analysis for Hypercompressor Cylinder Valves

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Topics: Cylinders , Dynamic analysis , Valves , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Noise (Sound)

Flow Coefficient Evaluation of Poppet Valves Used in Reciprocating Compressors for LDPE

Enzo Giacomelli, Massimo Schiavone, Fabio Manfrone, Andrea Raggi

PVP 2008; 123-129https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61286

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View Articletitled, Flow Coefficient Evaluation of Poppet Valves Used in Reciprocating Compressors for LDPE

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Topics: Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Valves , Pressure drop , Cylinders , Fatigue , Machinery , Simulation , Stress , Design

Optimization of Compression and Storage Requirements at Hydrogen Refueling Stations

Amgad Elgowainy, Marianne Mintz, Bruce Kelly, Matthew Hooks, Mark Paster

PVP 2008; 131-136https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61638

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Compression and Storage Requirements at Hydrogen Refueling Stations

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Topics: Compression , Hydrogen , Optimization , Storage , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Compressors , Vehicles , Vessels , Design , Economic analysis

Modeling and Optimization of Ultra High Pressure Vessel With Self-Protective Flat Steel Ribbons Wound and Tooth-Locked Quick-Actuating End Closure

Xin Ma, Zhongpei Ning, Honggang Chen, Jinyang Zheng

PVP 2008; 137-146https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61700

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Optimization of Ultra High Pressure Vessel With Self-Protective Flat Steel Ribbons Wound and Tooth-Locked Quick-Actuating End Closure

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Topics: Design , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis , High-pressure vessels , Modeling , Optimization , Steel , Testing

ASME NDE Division

Research and Applications

Application of the Electrical Potential Drop Technique to the Pipe Wall Thinning Monitoring in Thermal Power Plants

Shin Yoshino, Seiichi Hamada, Manabu Hayakawa

PVP 2008; 149-154https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61088

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View Articletitled, Application of the Electrical Potential Drop Technique to the Pipe Wall Thinning Monitoring in Thermal Power Plants

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Topics: Electrical potential drop techniques , Pipes , Thermal power stations , Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Durability , Thermal energy , Thickness measurement , Ultrasonic testing

An Evaluation System of Tube Wall Thickness of Feed Water Heater Base on the Advanced NDE Technique

Seiichi Hamada, Takahisa Uchikura, Kouichi Morisaki

PVP 2008; 155-160https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61094

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View Articletitled, An Evaluation System of Tube Wall Thickness of Feed Water Heater Base on the Advanced NDE Technique

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Topics: Feedwater , Nondestructive evaluation , Wall thickness , Metals , Data acquisition , Inspection , Acceptance criteria , Algorithms , Corrosion , Erosion

Development of Nonlinear Ultrasound System Using PMN-PT Piezoelectric Crystal

T. Mihara, Y. Ohara, K. Yamanaka

PVP 2008; 161-164https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61251

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View Articletitled, Development of Nonlinear Ultrasound System Using PMN-PT Piezoelectric Crystal

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Topics: Crystals , Ultrasound , Transducers , Fracture (Materials) , Actuators , Ultrasonic measurement

A Real-Time DSPI System for Measuring Surface Deformation in Clamped Bolted Joints

Aidong Meng, Sayed A. Nassar

PVP 2008; 165-172https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61292

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View Articletitled, A Real-Time DSPI System for Measuring Surface Deformation in Clamped Bolted Joints

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Topics: Bolted joints , Interferometry , Surface deformation , Fasteners , Aluminum , Clamps (Tools) , Computer software , Data collection , Deformation , Diffraction patterns

Delamination Identification in Quasi-Isotropic CFRP Laminate Using Electric Potential Technique

Masahito Ueda, Akira Todoroki, Yasuyuki Kato

PVP 2008; 173-178https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61451

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View Articletitled, Delamination Identification in Quasi-Isotropic CFRP Laminate Using Electric Potential Technique

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Topics: Carbon reinforced plastics , Delamination , Electric potential , Laminates , Textiles , Anisotropy , Compressive strength , Finite element analysis , Inverse problems , Nondestructive evaluation

Evaluation of the Corrosion Rate for Acidic Bottom Plates of an Aboveground Oil Tank by the AE Method

Naoya Kasai, So Soon Park, Kentaro Utatsu, Kazuyoshi Sekine, Shigeo Kitsukawa, Tsukasa Mitsuta

PVP 2008; 179-182https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61517

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of the Corrosion Rate for Acidic Bottom Plates of an Aboveground Oil Tank by the AE Method

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Topics: Corrosion , Plates (structures) , Signals , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Accidents , Damage , Frequency response , Ions

Application of Direct-Current Potential Difference Method to Evaluation of Various Damages in Conductive Materials

Naoya Tada

PVP 2008; 183-189https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61534

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View Articletitled, Application of Direct-Current Potential Difference Method to Evaluation of Various Damages in Conductive Materials

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Topics: Damage , Probes , Pulse width modulation

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Pipe Wall Thinning Detection Using Guided Waves

Isoharu Nishiguchi, Fumitoshi Sakata, Seiichi Hamada

PVP 2008; 191-196https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61655

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View Articletitled, Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Pipe Wall Thinning Detection Using Guided Waves

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Topics: Pipes , Waves , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Reflectance , Reflection , Thermal energy

Spencer H. Bush Memorial Lecture

The History and Future of NDE in the Management of Nuclear Power Plant Materials Degradation

S. R. Doctor

PVP 2008; 197-207https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61826

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View Articletitled, The History and Future of NDE in the Management of Nuclear Power Plant Materials Degradation

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Topics: Materials degradation , Nondestructive evaluation , Nuclear power stations , Engineering research , Engineering standards

Student Paper Competition

General Papers

Investigation on the Mechanisms of Strain Growth in Cylindrical Containment Vessels Subjected to Internal Blast Loading

Q. Dong, Q. M. Li, J. Y. Zheng

PVP 2008; 211-220https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61016

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View Articletitled, Investigation on the Mechanisms of Strain Growth in Cylindrical Containment Vessels Subjected to Internal Blast Loading

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Topics: Containment vessels , Pipes , Boundary-value problems , Design , Dynamic response , Finite element analysis , Modal analysis , Mode shapes , Shock waves , Simulation

Effect of Welding Conditions on TIG Welded AISI 304 Stainless Steels Using FEM and Experimental Methods

Pavan Kocherlakota, Jerome Savarimuthu

PVP 2008; 221-228https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61047

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View Articletitled, Effect of Welding Conditions on TIG Welded AISI 304 Stainless Steels Using FEM and Experimental Methods

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Topics: Experimental methods , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Gas tungsten arc welding , Stainless steel , Welding , Modeling , Temperature , Alloys , Computers

Effect of Ultrasonic Impact Treatment on the Stress Corrosion Cracking of 304 Stainless Steel Welded Joints

Gang Ma, Xiang Ling

PVP 2008; 229-235https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61079

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View Articletitled, Effect of Ultrasonic Impact Treatment on the Stress Corrosion Cracking of 304 Stainless Steel Welded Joints

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Topics: Stainless steel , Stress corrosion cracking , Welded joints , Stress , Finite element analysis , Boiling , Compressive stress , Computer software , Finite element model , Magnesium (Metal)

Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Using Fractal Finite Element Method

R. M. Reddy, B. N. Rao

PVP 2008; 237-247https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61109

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Using Fractal Finite Element Method

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Topics: Finite element methods , Fractals , Fracture mechanics , Fracture (Materials) , Reliability , Event history analysis , Failure , Geometry , Materials properties , Probability

Radial Expansion of T5-6063 Aluminum Tubes: An Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation

A. Al-Hajeri, A. C. Seibi

PVP 2008; 249-255https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61235

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View Articletitled, Radial Expansion of T5-6063 Aluminum Tubes: An Experimental Investigation and Numerical Simulation

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Topics: Aluminum tube , Computer simulation , Stress concentration , Finite element analysis , Design , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Finite element model , Martensitic steel , Simulation results

Study of Composite Joint Strength With Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement

Susan D. Faulkner, Y. W. Kwon

PVP 2008; 257-264https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61317

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View Articletitled, Study of Composite Joint Strength With Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fracture toughness , Carbon fibers

Application of Plastic Region Tightening Bolt to Flange Joint Assembly: Downsizing of Flange Joint and Behavior of Bolt Force Under Internal Pressure

Shinobu Kaneda, Hirokazu Tsuji

PVP 2008; 265-271https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61328

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View Articletitled, Application of Plastic Region Tightening Bolt to Flange Joint Assembly: Downsizing of Flange Joint and Behavior of Bolt Force Under Internal Pressure

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Topics: Flanges , Manufacturing , Pressure , Stress , American Petroleum Institute , Gaskets , Bolted joints , Graphite , Stiffness

Axially Compressed Cylindrical Shell Containing Axisymmetric Random Imperfections: Fourier Series Techniques and ASME Section VIII Division 2 Rules

Gurinder Singh Brar, Yogeshwar Hari, Dennis K. Williams

PVP 2008; 273-279https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61391

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View Articletitled, Axially Compressed Cylindrical Shell Containing Axisymmetric Random Imperfections: Fourier Series Techniques and ASME Section VIII Division 2 Rules

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Topics: Buckling , Fourier series , Pipes

Probabilistic Multiscale Models for Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Composites

Arindam Chakraborty, Sharif Rahman

PVP 2008; 281-291https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61400

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Multiscale Models for Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Fracture (Materials) , Microscale devices , Particulate matter , Algorithms , Event history analysis , Materials properties , Probability , Stress , Trajectories (Physics)

Strain Rate Dependence and Short-Term Relaxation Behavior of a Thermoset Polymer at Elevated Temperature: Experiment and Modeling

A. J. W. McClung, M. B. Ruggles-Wrenn

PVP 2008; 293-302https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61577

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View Articletitled, Strain Rate Dependence and Short-Term Relaxation Behavior of a Thermoset Polymer at Elevated Temperature: Experiment and Modeling

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Topics: Modeling , Polymers , Relaxation (Physics) , Temperature , Stress , Deformation , Constitutive equations , High temperature , Resins , Stress-strain curves

A Model for Predicting Temperature of Electrofusion Joints for Polyethylene Pipes

Jianfeng Shi, Jinyang Zheng, Weican Guo

PVP 2008; 303-313https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61724

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View Articletitled, A Model for Predicting Temperature of Electrofusion Joints for Polyethylene Pipes

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Topics: Polyethylene pipes , Temperature , Temperature profiles , Heating , Wire , Welding , Contact resistance , Computer simulation , Joining , Phase transitions