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Recent Developments of Advanced Calculation Concepts for the Fatigue Assessment of Power Plant Components

Tim Schopf, Stefan Weihe, Jürgen Rudolph
Proc. ASME. PVP2022, Volume 2: Computer Technology and Bolted Joints; Design and Analysis, V002T03A042, July 17–22, 2022
Paper No: PVP2022-85543
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2022-85543
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Topics: Damage, Electric arc furnaces, Fatigue, Fatigue damage, Fatigue limit, High cycle fatigue, Power stations, Stainless steel, Transients (Dynamics)
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A Method for Monitoring Vibrational Fatigue of Structure and Components

Nadim Moussallam, Rainer Ziegler, Jürgen Rudolph, Steffen Bergholz
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2022, 144(3): 031304.
Paper No: PVT-20-1202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053380
Published Online: January 18, 2022
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Topics: Fatigue, Stress, Cycles, Excitation, Displacement
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AFCEN Fatigue Calculations Benchmark: Implementation of the RCC-M Rules in Probationary Phase for Environmentally Assisted Fatigue (EAF) Assessment on a Simple Test Case

Sam Cuvilliez, Jia Li, Zichen Kong, Jürgen Rudolph, François Billon, Hai Xie
Proc. ASME. PVP2021, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A007, July 13–15, 2021
Paper No: PVP2021-61522
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2021-61522
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Topics: Electric arc furnaces, Fatigue, Finite element analysis
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Important Effects in Environmentally Assisted Fatigue (EAF) of Austenitic and Ferritic Steel Components Including Welds and Their Consideration in a Fatigue Assessment Concept

Jürgen Rudolph, Matthias Herbst, Armin Roth, Christian Swacek, Tim Schopf
Proc. ASME. PVP2019, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A022, July 14–19, 2019
Paper No: PVP2019-93913
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2019-93913
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Topics: Electric arc furnaces, Fatigue, Stainless steel, Steel, Welded joints
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Outline of the Recent Consolidated Revision of EN13445-3, Clause 18 and Related Annexes: Detailed Assessment of Fatigue Life

Jürgen Rudolph, Guy Baylac, Ralf Trieglaff, Rüdiger Gawlick, Michael Krämer, Yves Simonet, Manuela Triay
Proc. ASME. PVP2019, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A085, July 14–19, 2019
Paper No: PVP2019-93910
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2019-93910
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Topics: Cycles, Fatigue life, Stress
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Determination of Inspection Intervals Based on Realistic Load Monitoring and Fracture Mechanics

Jürgen Rudolph, Steffen Bergholz, Dalibor Jerinic, Detlef Rieck
Proc. ASME. PVP2019, Volume 1: Codes and Standards, V001T01A035, July 14–19, 2019
Paper No: PVP2019-93914
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2019-93914
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Topics: Fracture mechanics, Inspection, Stress, Fatigue, Concretes, Condition monitoring, Creep, Cycles, Damage, Fatigue analysis
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Investigation of the Fatigue Behavior of Austenitic Stainless Steels and Their Welds for Reactor Internals Under Combined Low Cycle (LCF), High Cycle (HCF) and Very High Cycle (VHCF) Operational Loading Conditions

Xaver Schuler, Tim Schopf, Tilmann Beck, Marek Smaga, Tobias Daniel, Jürgen Rudolph, Birgit Buchholz
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 6B: Materials and Fabrication, V06BT06A060, July 15–20, 2018
Paper No: PVP2018-85028
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-85028
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Topics: Cycles, Fatigue, High cycle fatigue, Stainless steel, Welded joints, Stress, Design, Damage, Deformation, Endurance limit
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Thermal Fatigue Evaluation Based on the Methods for Structural Stress Determination According to EN 13445-3 Annex NA: Comparison With Other Codes

Ralf Trieglaff, Martin Beckert, Jürgen Rudolph, Daniel Friers
Proc. ASME. PVP2018, Volume 1B: Codes and Standards, V01BT01A053, July 15–20, 2018
Paper No: PVP2018-84904
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2018-84904
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Topics: Fatigue, Stress, Design, Pressure vessels, Bricks, Design methodology, Fatigue analysis, Fatigue life, Finite element analysis, Finite element model
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Qualification of the Notch Stress Approach for the Fatigue Assessment of Welded Pressure Equipment and Power Plant Components

Jürgen Rudolph, Ralf Trieglaff, René Stößlein, Fabian Hauser
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 1B: Codes and Standards, V01BT01A050, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-66073
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66073
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Topics: Fatigue, Power stations, Pressure equipment, Stress, Welded joints, Engineering disciplines, Finite element analysis, Low cycle fatigue, Polishing, Pressure vessels
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Crack Analysis of a Pressure Vessel Using the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

Jose de Jesus L. Carvajalino, José Luiz F. Freire, Vitor Eboli L. Paiva, José Eduardo Maneschy, Jorge G. Diaz, Jürgen Rudolph
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 1A: Codes and Standards, V01AT01A002, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-65960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-65960
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Topics: American Petroleum Institute, Fitness-for-service, Fracture (Materials), Pressure vessels, Stress, Vessels, Welding, Fracture toughness, Residual stresses, Stainless steel
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Comparison of Methods for Structural Stress Determination According to EN 13445-3 Annex NA

Ralf Trieglaff, Martin Beckert, Jürgen Rudolph, Fabian Hauser
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 1A: Codes and Standards, V01AT01A037, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-66112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66112
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Topics: Stress, Design, Fatigue, Pressure vessels, Bricks, Design methodology, Fatigue analysis, Fatigue life, Finite element analysis, Finite element model
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Component Low Cycle Fatigue Behavior Based on Standard Calculation Procedure and Non-Linear FEA

Jürgen Rudolph, Adrian Willuweit, Steffen Bergholz, Christian Philippek, Jevgenij Kobzarev
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 3B: Design and Analysis, V03BT03A016, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-66071
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66071
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Low cycle fatigue, Fatigue, Design, Stress, Creep, Thermomechanics, Combined cycle power stations, Damage, Design engineering
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Structural Health Monitoring for Conventional Power Plants: Solutions for Operational Challenges

Jürgen Rudolph, Steffen Bergholz
Proc. ASME. PVP2017, Volume 1A: Codes and Standards, V01AT01A040, July 16–20, 2017
Paper No: PVP2017-66072
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2017-66072
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Topics: Power stations, Structural health monitoring, Stress, Creep, Fatigue, Damage, Design, Thermal power stations, Fatigue damage, High temperature
Journal Articles

High Temperature Fatigue of Welded Joints—Experimental Investigation and Local Analysis of Butt Welded Flat and Cruciform Specimens

Kay Langschwager, Jürgen Rudolph, Alfred Scholz, Matthias Oechsner
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. August 2017, 139(4): 041408.
Paper No: PVT-16-1099
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036140
Published Online: April 24, 2017
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Topics: Stress, Temperature, Welded joints, High temperature, Design, Failure, Pipes, Fatigue, Welding, Hardening
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A Proposal to Consider Cycle Counting Methods for Fatigue Analysis of Nuclear and Conventional Power Plant Components

Felippe M. S. Costa, José Luiz F. Freire, Jürgen Rudolph, José Eduardo Maneschy
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 1A: Codes and Standards, V01AT01A042, July 17–21, 2016
Paper No: PVP2016-63931
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63931
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Topics: Cycles, Fatigue analysis, Power stations, Pipes, Stress, Finite element analysis, Transients (Dynamics), ASME Standards, Junctions, Membranes
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Proposal for an Improved Engineering Fatigue Lifetime Assessment Concept

Jürgen Rudolph, Paul Wilhelm, Armin Roth, Matthias Herbst, Matthias C. Kammerer, Xaver Schuler, Karl-Heinz Herter
Proc. ASME. PVP2016, Volume 3: Design and Analysis, V003T03A056, July 17–21, 2016
Paper No: PVP2016-63576
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2016-63576
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Topics: Fatigue, Fatigue life, Fatigue testing, Design, Nuclear power stations, Pipes, Damage, Databases, Engineering standards, Failure
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Using Nonlinear Kinematic Hardening Material Models for Elastic–Plastic Ratcheting Analysis

Jürgen Rudolph, Tim Gilman, Bill Weitze, Adrian Willuweit, Arturs Kalnins
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. October 2016, 138(5): 051205.
Paper No: PVT-15-1231
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033092
Published Online: April 29, 2016
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Topics: Calibration, Hardening, Kinematics, Stress, Temperature, Carbon steel, Stress-strain curves, Stainless steel
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Effects of Boiling Water Reactor Medium on the Fatigue Life of Austenitic Stainless Steels

Paul Wilhelm, Paul Steinmann, Jürgen Rudolph
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. June 2016, 138(3): 031406.
Paper No: PVT-15-1189
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032651
Published Online: February 22, 2016
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Topics: Boiling water reactors, Fatigue, Fatigue life, Temperature, Water, Stainless steel, Pressurized water reactors
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Effects of Pressurized Water Reactor Medium on the Fatigue Life of Austenitic Stainless Steels

Paul Wilhelm, Jürgen Rudolph, Paul Steinmann
Journal: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Pressure Vessel Technol. December 2015, 137(6): 061404.
Paper No: PVT-14-1194
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029832
Published Online: December 1, 2015
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Topics: Fatigue, Fatigue life, Pressurized water reactors, Stainless steel, Temperature, Cycles, Water, Databases
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Environmentally Assisted Fatigue (EAF) Rules and Screening Options in the Context of Fatigue Design Rules Within German Nuclear Safety Standards

Sven H. Reese, Jürgen Rudolph
Proc. ASME. PVP2015, Volume 6A: Materials and Fabrication, V06AT06A036, July 19–23, 2015
Paper No: PVP2015-45022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2015-45022
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Topics: Electric arc furnaces, Fatigue, Fatigue design, Safety, Design, Temperature, Circuits, Pressure, Pressurized water reactors, Transients (Dynamics)