The effective operation of water management systems is contingent upon leak localization
and detection–a common problem that is more acute in large networks. This paper reviews …

The leak before break (LBB) concept plays an important role in reactor safety. A code
(LEABLE) for leak before break (LBB) leakage estimation was developed in this paper …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of current J-estimation models
commonly used in probabilistic elastic–plastic analysis of ductile cracked structures. A newly …

This study presents a three dimensional finite element method analysis of semi-elliptical
surface cracks in pipes under internal pressure load. In the elastic plastic case, estimates …

A probabilistic methodology has been developed for fracture-mechanics analysis of
nonlinear cracked structures. The methodology involves nonlinear finite element analysis …

Leak-before-break (LBB) is a term that has been used for decades in reference to a
methodology that means that a leak will be discovered prior to a fracture occurring in …

This is the second in a series of two papers generated from a study on probabilistic
meshless analysis of cracks. In this paper, a stochastic meshless method is presented for …

This paper describes the development of a probabilistic fracture-mechanics model for
analyzing circumferential through-walled-cracked pipes subject to bending loads. It involves …

The leak before break (LBB) concept is widely used in designing pipe lines in nuclear power
plants. According to the concept, the amount of leaking liquid from a pipe should be more …

Leak-before-break assessments of piping in nuclear power plants require an accurate
prediction of leakage rates through thin slits and the understanding of uncertainties. Two test …