Abstract: The principal purpose of this investigation was to study specimen size effects on elastic-plastic type R-curve using HY130 steel plate. Compact specimens ranging in size from 12T to 1T in ...

Abstract: The J -resistance curve approach is reviewed, and its use for instability predictions is explained in detail. A complete elastic-plastic fracture mechanics methodology using the modified J , J ...

Abstract: The kinetics of subcritical crack growth under sustained loading in a chemically inert environment (dehumidified argon) and the companion deformation kinetics were determined to examine the possible ...

Abstract: Fatigue crack growth rate tests conducted in primary grade reactor coolant at 550°F (288°C) on A533 Grade B Class 1 steel (HSST Plate 02) showed an increase in growth rates at a ...

Abstract: Statistical models for predicting failure probability of brittle materials are investigated. A formula is derived from a physical consideration for the fracture of microcracks in materials based ...