Application of normalization method to fracture resistance testing for storage tank A285 carbon steel

International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping

Volumn 86, Issue 10, 2009, Pages 669-676

  Zhu, X K ^a   Lam, P S ^b   Chao, Y J ^c  

^a BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE   (United States)

^b SAVANNAH RIVER NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^c University of South Carolina   (United States)

Author keywords

A285 carbon steel; Constraint effect; Fracture toughness; J A2 theory; J R curve; Normalization method; Potential drop method

Indexed keywords

A285 CARBON STEEL; CONSTRAINT EFFECT; J-A2 THEORY; J-R CURVE; NORMALIZATION METHOD; POTENTIAL DROP METHOD;

CARBON STEEL; CONSTRAINT THEORY; CRACKS; DROPS; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; FRACTURE; FRACTURE TESTING; STEEL TESTING; TANKS (CONTAINERS);

FRACTURE TOUGHNESS;

EID: 68349114949     PISSN: 03080161     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2009.03.009     Document Type: Article

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