Interaction of Mechanical Heterogeneity and Residual Stress on Mechanical Field at Crack Tips in DMWJs

<div>DMWJ which connects safe-end piping to nozzle of reactor pressure vessel. (a) Pressurized water reactor, (b) DMWJ and sampling position, (c) sample geometric dimensions and three characteristic cracks (mm).</div>

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations

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Figure 1: Interaction of Mechanical Heterogeneity and Residual Stress on Mechanical Field at Crack Tips in DMWJs 