Rosenhain Centenary Conference - 2. Design implications for materials selection 2.4 High temperature mechanical properties as design parameters
The contribution of physical metallurgy to high temperature design is discussed under the headings of research, development, data collection, structural analysis, failure analysis, material selection, plant operation and failure investigation. Particular attention is drawn to the problems of transferring our available technology into our operating plant and it is suggested that further development of the status of the materials engineer is required. The paper highlights the significant contributions made by the metallurgist in microstructural studies, materials development, uniaxial data collection and failure investigations. For the future, it is suggested that much work remains to be done in the areas of crack growth, structural analysis and plant monitoring.