Abstract: From linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM), it is well accepted that only the singular stress near the crack tip contributes to the fracture event through the crack tip stress intensity factor K. In the biaxial loading, ...

Abstract: This work presents a novel light harvesting policy for a black counter electrode (BCE) to enhance the performance of dyesensitized solar cells (DSSCs), which uses a metalbased light scattering layer (MLSL) that is formed ...

Abstract: In structural integrity analysis of reactor pressure vessels (RPVs), a postulated shallow crack is subjected to biaxial far-field stresses. However, the fracture toughness Kc or Jc, which is an important material property ...

Abstract: Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) had occurred in early-generation high-level nuclear waste tanks constructed by welding carbon steel. This paper describes an ultrasonic inspection system and its fundamental ability to detect ...