3-D stress intensity factors due to autofrettage for an inner radial lunular or crescentic crack in a spherical pressure vessel

M. Perl, M. Steiner, J. Perry

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Abstract

Three dimensional Mode I Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) distributions along the front of an inner radial lunular or crescentic crack emanating from the bore of an autofrettaged spherical pressure vessel are evaluated. The 3-D analysis is performed using the finite element (FE) method employing singular elements along the crack front. A novel realistic autofrettage residual stress field incorporating the Bauschinger effect is applied to the vessel. The residual stress field is simulated in the FE analysis using an equivalent temperature field. SIFs for three vessel geometries (R0/Ri=1.1, 1.2, and 1.7), a wide range of crack depth to wall thickness ratios (a/t=0.01-0.8), various ellipticities (a/c=0.2-1.5), and three levels of autofrettage (e=50%, 75%, and 100%) are evaluated. In total, about two hundred and seventy different crack configurations are analyzed. A detailed study of the influence of the above parameters on the prevailing SIF is conducted. The results clearly indicate the possible favorable effect of autofrettage in considerably reducing the prevailing effective stress intensity factor i.e., delaying crack initiation, slowing crack growth rate, and thus, substantially prolonging the total fatigue life of the vessel. Furthermore, the results emphasize the importance of properly accounting for the Bauschinger effect including re-yielding, as well as the significance of the three dimensional analysis herein performed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh-Pressure Technology; Rudy Scavuzzo Student Paper Competition and 23rd Annual Student Paper Competition; ASME NDE Division
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791856987
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015
EventASME 2015 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2015 - Boston, United States
Duration: 19 Jul 201523 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume5
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Conference

ConferenceASME 2015 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period19/07/1523/07/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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