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Determination of surfaces of constant inelastic strain rate at elevated temperature

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OSTI ID:6955436
An experimental effort to perform special exploratory multi-axial deformation tests on tubular specimens of type 316 stainless steel at 650/sup 0/C (1200/sup 0/F) is described. One test specimen was subjected to a time-independent torsional shear strain test history, and surfaces of constant inelastic strain rate (SCISRs) in an axial/torsional stress space were measured at various predetermined points during the test. A second specimen was subjected to a 14-week time-dependent (creep-recovery-creep periods) torsional shear stress histogram SCISRs determinations made at 17 points during the test. The tests were conducted in a high-temperature, computer-controlled axial/torsional test facility using an Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed high-temperature multi-axial extensometer. The effort was successful, and for the first time the existence of surfaces of constant inelastic strain rate was experimentally demonstrated.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6955436
Report Number(s):
CONF-8610163-1; ON: DE87001692
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English