Creep rupture assessment by a robust creep data interpolation using the Linear Matching Method

Barbera, D. and Chen, H. (2015) Creep rupture assessment by a robust creep data interpolation using the Linear Matching Method. European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, 54, pp. 267-279. (doi: 10.1016/j.euromechsol.2015.07.003)

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Abstract

The accurate assessment of creep rupture limit is an important issue for industrial components under combined action of cyclic thermal and mechanical loading. This paper proposes a new creep rupture assessment method under the Linear Matching Method framework, where the creep rupture limit is evaluated through an extended shakedown analysis using the revised yield stress, which is determined by the minimum of the yield stress of the material and the individual creep rupture stress at each integration point. Various numerical strategies have been investigated to calculate these creep rupture stresses associated with given temperatures and allowable creep rupture time. Three distinct methods: a) linear interpolation method, b) logarithm based polynomial relationship and c) the Larson–Miller parameter, are introduced to interpolate and extrapolate an accurate creep rupture stress, on the basis of discrete experimental creep rupture data. Comparisons between these methods are carried out to determine the most appropriate approach leading to the accurate solution to the creep rupture stresses for the creep rupture analysis. Two numerical examples including a classical holed plate problem and a two-pipe structure are provided to verify the applicability and efficiency of this new approach. Detailed step-by-step analyses are also performed to further confirm the accuracy of the obtained creep rupture limits, and to investigate the interaction between the different failure mechanisms. All the results demonstrate that the proposed approach is capable of providing accurate but conservative solutions.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Barbera, Dr Daniele
Authors: Barbera, D., and Chen, H.
Subjects:T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0997-7538
ISSN (Online):1873-7285
Published Online:26 July 2015
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS
First Published:First published in European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids 54: 267-279
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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