Issue 60

R. Karimihaghighi et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 60 (2022) 187-212; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.60.14

 mm ID t

Minimum measured thickness of undamaged metal on the internal side of HIC damage

 mm OD t

minimum measured thickness of undamaged metal on the external side of HIC damage

nom t

Nominal thickness of the component accustomed for mill under tolerance as applicable.

rd t

Uniform thickness away from the damage area at the time of the inspection.

sl t

Supplemental thickness required for the loads other than pressure that result in longitudinal stress

H w

HIC damage’s depth as measured in the through-thickness direction

Parameter used in the calculation of plasticity correction factor

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 P

Reference stress for primary stresses

ref

 ys

Yield strength at the assessment temperature

 0

Uniform plasticity factor



Plasticity Factor

Longitudinal flaw length parameter.

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