Abstract: A fracture mechanics analysis for an intermediate size pressure vessel is described. The vessel was tested as part of the Heavy Section Steel Technology program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ...

Abstract: An analysis procedure for computing residual stresses due to weld repairs of heavy steel sections is described and illustrated. The model has several unique features for weld repair applications. ...

Abstract: In this paper, a computational model is developed to calculate the magnitude and distribution of residual stresses for multipass girth-butt welded pipes. The model consists of two parts, a ...

Abstract: The effect of a girth-weld-induced residual stress field on the linear elastic fracture mechanics of a thin-walled pipe is examined. The procedure for using the residual stress distribution to ...

Abstract: Residual stresses in a heat treated weld clad plate and test specimens obtained from the plate are determined using a combination of experimental residual stress analysis and a finite element ...