Inter-laboratory results and analyses of mini-C(T) specimen testing of an irradiated linde 80 weld metal

William Server, Mikhail Sokolov, Masato Yamamoto, Robert Carter

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Abstract

An irradiated low-upper-shelf Linde 80 weld metal has been tested by four laboratories as part of an inter-laboratory assessment of use of the miniature compact tension [mini-C(T)] test specimen for Master Curve fracture toughness evaluation following ASTM E1921. The preliminary results from each of the laboratories have been compiled and evaluated together to assess the validity and use of the mini-C(T) specimen for an irradiated reactor pressure vessel material which can exhibit ductile crack growth at low temperatures relative to cleavage initiation fracture toughness. The preliminary results from this mini-C(T) testing can also be compared to extensive specimen test results from larger C(T) specimens of the same irradiated material. Comparisons of the results from each of the laboratories and some inter-laboratory differences in the fracture testing are assessed. The evaluations indicate reasonable agreement between the mini-C(T) and larger specimen results, but the selection of test temperature and the number of test specimens needed to obtain reliable results are more difficult when testing a low-upper-shelf toughness material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCodes and Standards
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791851586
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2018 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: Jul 15 2018Jul 20 2018

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume1A-2018
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2018
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period07/15/1807/20/18

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