Vessel steel Q345R is widely used in pressure applications in China due to its martensitic
structure, often operating in high-temperature, high-stress environments. This study …

The evolution of microstructure and residual stress during the tempering of 700 L low-carbon
micro-alloyed steel was studied using a crack compliance method for measuring residual …

An attempt has been made to establish a correlation between the creep strains rates
predicted from a stress relaxation test with that directly obtained from a creep test results on …

Cast steel joints are widely used in engineering structures and exhibit different mechanical
responses in service environments at elevated temperatures. Hence, the temperature …

In order to investigate the microstructure evolution of spring stress relaxation under different
conditions, a microscopic analysis is carried out for the austenitic AISI 304 stainless steel …

Prediction of creep life for a ferritic steel plate is significant in the context of its application as
an element of steam generating systems. In this paper, the issue of elevated temperature …

In order to reveal the variation trend of stress in T9A complex helical structure during long
period of service, the stress relaxation of T9A helical compression spring was investigated …

In this paper, the deformation mechanisms of a Fe–2.25% Cr–1% Mo (P22) steel are studied
after tensile tests at room temperature (RT) and 550° C (HT), creep-fatigue tests at 550° C …

A critical requirement for both next generation conventional and nuclear plants is the
development of simplified inelastic design and fitness for purposes procedures that give a …

A technique for high temperature low cycle fatigue testing of metallic materials has been
developed, to determine fatigue behaviour through the testing of miniature specimens. The …