Abstract: Recently developed statistically-based fracture toughness reference curve procedures (Charpy V-notch and precracked Charpy methods) have been applied to unirradiated and irradiated plate and weld ...

Abstract: The problem of obtaining a meaningful value of toughness from small Charpy-size surveillance specimens, tested at temperature corresponding to the upper shelf where ductile fracture predominates, ...

Abstract: A methodology is presented upon which an effective material property design curve can be based. The methodology is a statistically developed procedure which allows appropriate confidence limits ...