Effects of absorbed hydrogen and thermal exposure on mechanical properties, crack opening and fatigue crack propagation of welded steel

Accurate quantification of the current accumulated material damage in the steel wall of a reactor vessel is essential in assessing the safety and integrity of the structure. In this study, a framework for mechanism-based structural life monitoring and assessment procedure is proposed and examined. T...

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Main Author: Khattak, Muhammad Adil (Author)
Format: Thesis
Published: 2009.
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