Abstract: Passive energy dissipating devices, such as elastoplastic dampers (EPDs) can be used for eliminating snubbers and reducing the response of piping systems subjected to seismic loads. Cantilever ...

Abstract: The current Leak Before Break (LBB) assessment is based primarily on the monotonic fracture tearing instability. In it the maximum design accident load is compared with the fracture-tearing ...

Abstract: “Ratcheting” is a phenomenon which leads to reduction in fatigue life of a structural component by loss of ductility due to cycle by cycle accumulation of plastic strain. Ratcheting occurs in ...