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Optimization and verification of creep equations for heat resistant steels
Author(s) -
Kloos Karl Heinz,
Granacher Joachim,
Monsees Michael
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
steel research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1869-344X
pISSN - 0177-4832
DOI - 10.1002/srin.199805579
Subject(s) - creep , finite element method , materials science , subroutine , structural engineering , metallurgy , composite material , engineering , computer science , operating system
A direct creep curve assessment of multi‐heat creep data delivers condensed creep curve bands of a steel type for a limited number of stress groups. The mean creep curves of these stress groups are the basis for an examination and if necessary optimization of a creep equation which was originally based on a time temperature parameter assessment. This procedure is demonstrated for creep equations of steel types 10 CrMo 9 10 and X 21 CrMoV 12 1. The creep equations are available in the form of a subroutine Kara FW which serves as a user subroutine for finite element programmes. The scatter band covered by such a creep equation can be described by strain factors for initial plastic strain and for creep strain. A critical strain was developed to indicate creep rupture or local crack initiation. This critical strain is the uniform elongation which appears at rupture. It can be determined by finite element analyses of the specimens tested. Further, the optimized creep equations are verified by the recalculation of different service type tests using the programme Abaqus and the subroutine Kara FW.