Abstract: This paper presents the results of low-cycle fatigue testing and analysis of 26 piping components and butt-welded sections. The test specimens were fabricated from Type-304 stainless steel and ...

Abstract: Fatigue crack growth tests were conducted with 1 in. (25.4 mm) plate specimens of SA508-CL2 steel in room temperature air, 550 deg F (288 deg C) air and in a 550 deg F (288 deg C), high ...

Abstract: Dynamic tests were conducted involving notched sections of 4-in. (10-cm) stainless steel and Inconel-600 pipe. The specimen was a four-point bending beam with end masses sized to give an elastic ...