... loaded vessels. These differences are believed to be associated with energy-based response as opposed to load-based response of statically loaded vessels. pseudo-shakedown ratcheting ECV impulsively loaded vessel Proceedings of the ASME 2022 Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference PVP2022 July...

... Abstract A methodology of fitness-for-service evaluation (FFSE) for explosive containment vessels (ECVs) is introduced that utilizes change-in-thickness measurements pre- and post-test to determine the propensity of the structure to ratchet or to shake down. The method focuses on ductile...