Abstract
Abstract
The result from eleven tests of lead alloy model shouldered tubes, subjected to constant axial mechanical loads and cyclic, axisymmetric thermal shocks are described. Dwell periods between 0.5 h and 24 h allowed creep to occur between the thermal shocks. Electrical resistance strain gauges were used to measure ratchet and creep strains.
At low mean axial stresses (< 0.94σy), it was found that the ratchet strains increased with load and dwell period. It was also found that the ratchet strains in the fillet region were significantly larger than those in the shank and are induced at lower mechanical loads than those in the shank. For higher stresses, the ratchet strains were found to be relatively insensitive to both load and dwell period. Also, the ratchet strains in the fillet and shank were found to be of the same magnitude.
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