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Finite element predictions of ratchetting and creep behaviour are compared with experimental data for axially loaded tubes subjected to axisymmetric cyclic temperature variations.

Eleven tubes made of a lead alloy model material which creeps at ambient temperature were tested. Strain gauges were used to measure the ratchet and creep strains.

In the finite element calculations it was assumed that no plasticity-creep interactions occur. Reasonably good predictions of ratchet strains were obtained, particularly in the range of most practical interest. Some of the discrepancies between ratchet and creep results can be accounted for by considering the results from a small number of uniaxial plasticity-creep interaction tests.

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Thermal ratchetting of axially loaded tubes operating in the creep range

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