Probabilistic analysis of creep crack initiation and growth in pipe components

International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping

Volumn 80, Issue 7-8, 2003, Pages 585-595

  Nikbin, K M ^a   Yatomi, M ^a   Wasmer, K ^a   Webster, G A ^a  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

C*; Crack growth rate; Crack initiation; Creep; Fracture mechanics; K

Indexed keywords

CARBON STEEL; CRACK PROPAGATION; CREEP; PLASTICITY; SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS; THERMAL EFFECTS;

COMPACT TENSION;

STEEL PIPE;

CRACK PROPAGATION; CREEP; FRACTURE MECHANICS; HIGH TEMPERATURE; MONTE CARLO SIMULATION; PIPE;

EID: 0141818188     PISSN: 03080161     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0308-0161(03)00111-X     Document Type: Article

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