J-R Fracture Toughness of Nuclear Piping Materials Under Excessive Seismic Loading Condition

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Weon Kim ◽  
Myung Rak Choi ◽  
Sang Bong Lee ◽  
Yun Jae Kim
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Fracture Resistance ◽  
Cyclic Load ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Monotonic Loading ◽  
Rate Effect ◽  
Loading Conditions

This study investigated the loading rate effect on the fracture resistance under cyclic loading conditions to clearly understand the fracture behavior of piping materials under excessive seismic conditions. J-R fracture toughness tests were conducted under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions at various displacement rates at room temperature (RT) and the operating temperature of nuclear power plants (NPPs), i.e., 316°C. SA508 Gr. 1a lo w-alloy steel (LAS) and SA312 TP316 stainless steel (SS) piping materials were used for the tests. The fracture resistance under a reversible cyclic load was considerably lower than that under monotonic load regardless of test temperature, material, and loading rate. Under both cyclic and monotonic loading conditions, the fracture behavior of SA312 TP316 SS was independent of the loading rate at both RT and 316°C. For SA508 Gr. 1a LAS, the loading rate effect on the fracture behavior was appreciable at 316°C under both cyclic and monotonic loading conditions. However, the loading rate effect diminished when the cyclic load ratio (R) was −1. Thus, it was recognized that the fracture behavior of piping materials, including seismic loading characteristics, can be evaluated when tested under a cyclic load of R = −1 at a quasi-static loading rate.

Fracture Behavior of Aged CF8A Austenite Cast Stainless Steel Under Dynamic and Cyclic Loading Conditions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Weon Kim ◽  
Myung Rak Choi ◽  
Yun Jae Kim
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Dynamic Loading ◽  
Thermal Aging ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Operating Temperature ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Loading Effect ◽  
Loading Rates

This study conducted J-R fracture toughness tests using aged CF8A cast austenitic stainless steel (CASS) under dynamic and cyclic loading conditions at room temperature (RT) and 316°C and investigated the effect of seismic loading characteristics on the fracture behavior of age-related degraded material. For comparison, J-R fracture tests were also conducted on unaged CF8A CASS. CF8A CASS was made as a static casting, and it was aged thermally at 400°C for 175 days, which is equivalent to thermal aging at the operating temperature of nuclear power plants (NPPs) for 32 effective full power years (EFPYs). Monotonic J-R tests were conducted at both quasi-static and dynamic loading rates, and cyclic J-R tests were conducted at a quasi-static loading rate. The results showed that the fracture resistance of aged CF8A CASS under monotonic load was lower, by ∼35%, than that of unaged CF8A CASS, regardless of test temperatures and loading rates. The dynamic loading effect on fracture behavior was almost negligible for both unaged and aged CF8A CASSs at RT and 316°C. Cyclic loading reduced J-R fracture toughness of unaged CF8A CASS considerably at both test temperatures. Such a cyclic loading effect on fracture behavior was still observed from aged CF8A CASS. Thus, we conclude that the dynamic and cyclic loading effects on fracture behavior of CF8A CASS were not altered by thermal aging at the operating temperature of NPPs for 32 EFPYs.

Loading rate effect on fracture behavior of fiber reinforced high strength concrete using a semi-circular bending test

2020 ◽  
Vol 240 ◽  
pp. 117681
Author(s):  
Mehran Aziminezhad ◽  
Sahand Mardi ◽  
Pouria Hajikarimi ◽  
Fereidoon Moghadas Nejad ◽  
Amir H. Gandomi
Keyword(s):  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Rate Effect ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Strength Concrete

Effects of Dynamic Strain-Aging and Cyclic Loading on Fracture Behavior of Ferritic Steels

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Linga Murty ◽  
Chang-Sung Seok
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Strain Aging ◽  
Crack Tip ◽  
Load Ratio ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Dynamic Strain ◽  
Ferritic Steels ◽  
Bend Tests ◽  
Point Bend

Ferritic steels commonly used for pressure vessels and reactor supports in light water reactors (LWRs) exhibit dynamic strain aging (DSA) resulting in decreased ductility and toughness. In addition, recent work indicated decreased toughness during reverse-cyclic loading that has implications on reliability of these structures under seismic loading conditions. We summarize some of our recent work on these aspects along with synergistic effects, of interstitial impurity atoms (IIAs) and radiation induced point defects, that result in interesting beneficial effects of radiation exposure at appropriate temperature and strain-rate conditions. Radiation-defect interactions were investigated on pure iron, Si-killed mild steel, A533B, A516, A588 and other reactor support and vessel steels. In all cases, DSA is seen to result in decreased ductility accompanied by increased work-hardening parameter. In addition to mechanical property tests, fracture toughness is investigated on both A533B and A516 steels. While dips in fracture toughness are observed in A533B steel in the DSA region, A516 steel exhibited at best a plateau. The reasons could lie in the applied strain-rates; while J1c tests were performed on A533B steel using 3-point bend tests on Charpy type specimens, CT specimens were used for A516 steel. However, tensile and 3-point bend tests on similar grade A516 steel of different vintage did exhibit distinct drop in the energy to fracture. Load-displacement curves during J1c tests on CT specimens did show load drops in the DSA regime. The effect of load ratio (R) on J versus load-line displacement curves for A516 steel is investigated from +1 to −1 at a fixed normalized incremental plastic displacement of 0.1 (R = 1 corresponds to monotonic loading). We note that J-values are significantly reduced with decreasing load ratio. The work-hardening characteristics on the fracture surfaces were studied following monotonic and cyclic loading fracture tests along with the stress-field analyses. From the hardness and the ball-indentation tests, it was shown that decreased load ratio (R) leads to more strain hardening at the crack tip resulting in decreased fracture toughness. From the stress field analysis near the crack tip of a compact tension fracture toughness test specimen, a cycle of tensile and compressive loads is seen to result in tensile residual stresses (which did not exist at the crack tip before). These results are important to evaluations of flawed-structures under seismic loading conditions, i.e. Leak-Before-Break (LBB) and in-service flaw evaluation criteria where seismic loading is addressed. In addition, studies on fast vs total (thermal+fast) neutron spectra revealed unexpected results due to the influence of radiation exposure on source hardening component of the yield stress; grain-size of pure iron plays a significant role in these effects.

scholarly journals FDEM Modelling of Rock Fracture Process during Three-Point Bending Test under Quasistatic and Dynamic Loading Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Huaming An ◽  
Yushan Song ◽  
Hongyuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Dynamic Loading ◽  
Fracture Process ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Rock Fracture ◽  
Mesh Size ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Dynamic Loading Conditions

A hybrid finite-discrete element method (FDEM) is proposed to model rock fracture initiation and propagation during a three-point bending test under quasistatic and dynamic loading conditions. Three fracture models have been implemented in the FDEM to model the transition from continuum to discontinuum through fracture and fragmentation. The loading rate effect on rock behaviour has been taken into account by the implementation of the relationship between the static and dynamic rock strengths derived from dynamic rock fracture experiments. The Brazilian tensile strength test has been modelled to calibrate the FDEM. The FDEM can well model the stress and fracture propagation and well show the stress distribution along the vertical diameter of the disc during the Brazilian tensile strength test. Then, FDEM is implemented to study the rock fracture process during three-point bending tests under quasistatic and dynamic loading conditions. The FDEM has well modelled the stress and fracture propagation and can obtain reasonable fracture toughness. After that, the effects of the loading rate on the rock strength and rock fracture toughness are discussed, and the mesh size and mesh orientation on the fracture patterns are also discussed. It is concluded that the FDEM can well model the rock fracture process by the implementation of the three fracture models. The FDEM can capture the loading rate effect on rock strength and rock fracture toughness. The FDEM is a valuable tool for studying the rock behaviour on the dynamic loading although the proposed method is sensitive to the mesh size and mesh orientation.

scholarly journals Fracture behavior of cellular structures obtained by selective laser melting

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-47
Author(s):  
I. S. Kamantsev ◽  
◽  
Yu. N. Loginov ◽  
S. V. Belikov ◽  
S. I. Stepanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Fatigue Fracture ◽  
Fracture Resistance ◽  
Cellular Structure ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Cellular Structures ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Cellular Architecture ◽  
Fatigue Fracture Resistance

An example of samples with a cellular architecture, obtained by selective laser melting, is used to study the influence of the building direction of cellular objects on the characteristics of fracture under cyclic loading. The origin of their fracture has been revealed. The mechanism providing increased fatigue fracture resistance of objects which, along with the cellular structure, have anisotropy of properties due to the technological features of their production has been determined.

Loading Rate Effect on Translaminar Fracture Toughness of Hybrid Composite Laminate

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Moy ◽  
Jerome Tzeng
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Glass Matrix ◽  
Small Volume ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Rate Effect ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Small Volume Fraction ◽  
Matrix Property

Abstract Fracture toughness properties of composite laminates were evaluated at a loading rate commonly observed in ordinance applications. The laminates are composed of IM7 graphite and a small volume fraction of S2 glass plies to form a cross-ply laminate. Fracture toughness appears to be very rate sensitive if the crack growth perpendicular to the plane dominated by glass/matrix property. Experimental data shows a 30–40% increase of fracture toughness for various layup as the loading rate was increase by 1000 times. The specimens examined under microscopic indicates the strengthening might due to different failure mechanism in the matrix. In addition, there is no visible rate effect if the crack propagation is perpendicular to the graphite dominant plane.

FRACTURE BEHAVIOR OF Zr-BASED BULK METALLIC GLASS UNDER IMPACT LOADING

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (25n27) ◽  
pp. 4359-4364 ◽  
Author(s):  
HYUNG-SEOP SHIN ◽  
KI-HYUN KIM ◽  
SANG-YEOB OH
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Crack Initiation ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Impact Loading ◽  
Static Loading ◽  
Fracture Behavior ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Shear Bands ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Cu Alloy

The fracture behavior of a Zr -based bulk amorphous metal under impact loading using subsize V-shaped Charpy specimens was investigated. Influences of loading rate on the fracture behavior of amorphous Zr - Al - Ni - Cu alloy were examined. As a result, the maximum load and absorbed fracture energy under impact loading were lower than those under quasi-static loading. A large part of the absorbed fracture energy in the Zr -based BMG was consumed in the process for crack initiation and not for crack propagation. In addition, fractographic characteristics of BMGs, especially the initiation and development of shear bands at the notch tip were investigated. Fractured surfaces under impact loading are smoother than those under quasi-static loading. The absorbed fracture energy appeared differently depending on the appearance of the shear bands developed. It can be found that the fracture energy and fracture toughness of Zr -based BMG are closely related with the extent of shear bands developed during fracture.

Pipe Elbows Under Strong Cyclic Loading

2012 ◽  
Vol 135 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
George E. Varelis ◽  
Spyros A. Karamanos ◽  
Arnold M. Gresnigt
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Low Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Fatigue Curve ◽  
Design Codes ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Fatigue Design ◽  
Process Piping

Motivated by the response of industrial piping under seismic loading conditions, the present study examines the behavior of steel process piping elbows, subjected to strong cyclic loading conditions. A set of experiments is conducted on elbow specimens subjected to constant amplitude in-plane cyclic bending, resulting into failure in the low-cycle-fatigue range. The experimental results are used to develop a low-cycle-fatigue curve within the strain-based fatigue design framework. The experimental work is supported by finite element analyses, which account for geometrical and material nonlinearities. Using advanced plasticity models to describe the behavior of elbow material, the analysis focuses on localized deformations at the critical positions where cracking occurs. Finally, the relevant provisions of design codes (ASME B31.3 and EN 13480) for elbow design are discussed and assessed, with respect to the experimental and numerical findings.

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