Estimation of C(t) -Integral under transient creep conditions for a cracked pipe subjected to combined mechanical and thermal loads depending on loading conditions

Abstract

There is a trend towards the progressive use of higher operating temperatures and stresses to achieve improved efficiencies in power-generation equipment. It is important to perform the crack assessment under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The C(t)-integral is a key parameter in crack assessment for transient creep states. The estimation of the C(t)-integral is complex when considering the mechanical and thermal loads simultaneously. In this paper, we study estimation of C(t)-integral under combined mechanical and thermal load depending on loading conditions © 2011 The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers.