Abstract: A twobar thermal ratcheting procedure has been implemented to Alloy 617 at very high temperatures. The procedure is based on two bars tested on two coupled servo hydraulic machines to achieve equal displacement and constant ...

Abstract: This is Part II of a study on twobar thermal ratcheting for Alloy 617. The ratcheting strains were evaluated for conditions with the same temperature range but with different mean stresses, heating and cooling rates, time ...

Abstract: The challenge of using existing ASME Section III, Division 5, class A metallic materials for the construction of structural components of advanced reactors with corrosive coolants could be mitigated by allowing designers ...

Abstract: Use of corrosion-resistant cladding can greatly extend the design life of structural components in many advanced reactor systems. However, there are currently no ASME design rules for cladded components to guard against ...