Abstract: Abstract. Conventional phase-field models often drive solid-solid interfaces to coalesce when in close proximity. This feature limits their use for processes like diffusion bonding, where the interfaces might need to remain ...

Abstract: In typical leak-before-break (LBB) analyses in the nuclear industry, the uncracked piping normal operating forces and moments are applied in a cracked-pipe analytical procedure to determine normal leakage, and the combined ...