A precipitate evolution-based continuum damage mechanics model of creep behaviour in welded 9Cr steel at high temperature

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Abstract

A multiaxial, physically based, continuum damage mechanics methodology for creep of welded 9Cr steels is presented, incorporating a multiple precipitate-type state variable, which simulates the effects of strain- and temperature-induced coarsening kinematics. Precipitate volume fraction and initial diameter for carbide and carbo-nitride precipitate types are key microstructural variables controlling time to failure in the model. The heat-affected zone material is simulated explicitly utilising measured microstructural data, allowing detailed investigation of failure mechanisms. Failure is shown to be controlled by a combination of microstructural degradation and Kachanov-type damage for the formation and growth of creep cavities. Comparisons with experimental data demonstrate the accuracy of this model for P91 material.
Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
Number of pages12
JournalProceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part L-Journal Of Materials-Design And Applications
Volume233
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

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  • Murchu, CO;Leen, SB;O'Donoghue, PE;Barrett, RA

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