Based on Tresca’s yield criterion and small deformation theory, an axi-symmetric elasto-plastic thermal stress analysis for a cylindrical vessel made of functionally graded elastic perfectly plastic material is offered. ...

, on the bene-

ficial effect of autofrettage loading. It is well known that autofrettage loading en-

hances the load carrying capacity of defect free pressure vessels. The results of this

study suggest that in presence of cracks...

Effect of stacking sequence on the temperature distribution in a composite multy-layered vessel is studied.

Abstract— Recent technologies provide new opportunities for the construction of heterogeneous vessels with adaptable material compositions called Functionally Graded Materials (FGM). In order to benefit the damage tolerance ...

effect of autofrettage (AF) loading. It is well known that autofrettage loading enhances the load carrying capacity of defect free pressure vessels. The results of this study suggest that in presence of cracks, the localised near crack tip residual stress...

Assessment of the integrity of structures such as reactor pressure vessels is a critical issue

in relevant industries. In a full integrity assessment, the presence of initial residual stresses (RS)

needs to be taken into account...

One critical issue in the integrity assessment of pressurised vessels to be addressed is characterising the influence of initial residual stresses (arising from fabrication processes especially around welds, where the ...

An experimental programme has been performed to characterise the mechanical parameters and the fracture response

of two steels, BS1501 and A533B. These are widely used in pressure vessel technology. The role of load history...

A new elastio–plastic stress solution in axisymmetric problem (rotating disk, cylindrical and spherical vessel) is presented. The rotating disk (cylindrical and spherical vessel) was made of a ceramic/metal functionally ...