The rate of macroscopic creep crack growth is a function of both microstructure and specimen geometry. This assessment emphasizes that metallurgical and engineering approaches need to be combined to obtain both useful test data and good design. Work on Cr-Mo-V steels provides the necessary practical examples.
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