Structural integrity of an X-750 jet pump beam of a BWR by means of FITNET FFS procedure
In this paper, the J–R curves of the X-750 alloy, previously obtained in the rising load test environment, have been implemented in the structural integrity assessment of... Read More
Experimental analysis of differences in mechanical behaviour of cracked and notched specimens in a ferritic–pearlitic steel: Considerations about the notch effect on structural integrity
This paper analyses the experimental differences found between the mechanical behaviour of cracked and notched specimens. These differences are defined in terms of local strains,... Read More
The knowledge and its application: Materials Engineering and Structural Integrity. Brief review of the Spanish case and contributions from Prof. Elices
Within the framework of this special issue in honour of Prof. Manuel Elices, the authors present some reflections concerning research, knowledge, its management and its... Read More
Analysis of the methodologies used in the environmental factor assessment in actual transients of nuclear power plants
Components of nuclear power plants (NPPare submerged in a characteristic environment that reduces their fatigue life. Several expressions have been obtained with the aim of... Read More
A review of the main two-parameter fracture mechanics approaches for the analysis of constraint
Constraint constitutes one of the major issues in fracture mechanics research. The possibility of performing more adjusted, less conservative assessments requires, in many cases, the... Read More
Application of Small Punch Test for the characterization of welded joints of tubular structures
Welded joints represent one of the most critical spots of tubular structures, with failures in this kind of structures commonly being related to these parts.... Read More
Structural integrity assessment of tubular structures containing weld defects
This paper presents a methodology for the structural integrity assessment of tubular structures containing defects on their welds. The methodology is composed of ten steps... Read More
Fitness for service assessment of tubular structures using the FITNET FFS Procedure
The European Fitness for Service Network has developed a unified European procedure for the structural integrity assessment called FITNET Fitness For Service (FFS) Procedure, which... Read More
Failure analysis of a steam generator superheater drain tube used in a dump
This paper analyses the failure of a superheater drain tube of a steam generator used in a dump to obtain energy from the biogas produced... Read More
Considerations on fatigue stress range calculations in nuclear power plants using on-line monitoring systems and the ASME Code
Nuclear power plants are generally designed and inspected according to the ASME Code. This code indicates stress intensity (SINT) as the parameter to be used... Read More