Embrittlement and Flow Localization of Reactor Structural Materials

Notch effects have been analyzed utilizing finite element method (FEM) and EBSD misorientation map for unirradiated and irradiated 316L stainless steel. The major issue of interest is the possibility that low ductility, often found following irradiation exposure, will translate into low notch toughness. The influence of irradiation exposure can also lead to flow localization problems with components with notches or stress concentrators.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nuclear Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Wu, Xianglin

Contributors dc:contributor

• Stubbins, James F.

• Engineering, Materials Science

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3270055

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/85913