Abstract: A new axisymmetric plasticity theory of fibrous composites which was developed by the authors is applied to problems involving large uniform thermal changes. The determination of loading surfaces ...

Abstract: The estimated tube life of the Incoloy 800 tubes of a solar receiver panel under nonaxisymmetric loading is compared for various material property assumptions. The basis of each life evaluation ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the structural integrity and creep-fatigue life assessment of a commercial size molten salt solar central receiver. The life evaluation is based on criteria that are a ...

Abstract: The elastic-plastic-creep analysis of a thick cylindrical tube supported at the ends by elastic springs and subjected to nonaxisymmetric thermal and pressure loads is considered. The exact ...

Abstract: A numerical method is described for determination of generalized initial yield surfaces of unidirectional metal matrix composites under arbitrary external loads and uniform temperature changes. The ...

Abstract: Full life elastic-plastic-creep analyses of axially cycled pressurized tubular 316H stainless steel and Incoloy 800 specimens were run in order to evaluate creep ratcheting and creep fatigue ...

Abstract: One of the critical components of a receiver in a central solar thermal power system is the superheater. A solar superheater is subjected to nonaxisymmetric radiant heating and is usually ...

Abstract: The thermoelastic problem of a thick cylinder subjected to nonaxisymmetric temperature distribution is considered. The temperature distribution may be harmonic or non-harmonic. The problem is ...

Abstract: Tube arrays exposed to air, gas or liquid cross-flow can vibrate due to vortex-shedding, turbulence, or fluidelastic instability. The major emphasis of this paper is on the phenomenon of ...