3D analysis of crack propagation in nuclear graphite using DVC coupled with finite element analysis

X Zhang, Y Deng, P Yan, C Zhang, B Pan - Engineering Fracture …, 2024 - Elsevier
The initiation and propagation of cracks within nuclear graphite components compromise
the lifespan of advanced gas-cooled reactors and even lead to safety incidents. A thorough …

[PDF][PDF] Microstructural and Property Evolution of Nuclear Graphite under Extreme Conditions

M JIANG - 2023 - research-information.bris.ac.uk
Fine-grained nuclear graphite materials are crucial to various nuclear applications including
next generation graphite moderated gas cooled reactors and multi-megawatts (MW) class …