Effect of Pipe Diameter on Electrochemical Behavior of Stainless Steel Type 304 Pipes in Tap Water

We investigated the effects of pipe diameter on the corrosion resistance of stainless steel type 304 pipes using electrochemical measurements. Compared to plate steel, pipes have harder physical properties and tend to be harder and showed greater permeability with decreasing inner diameter. We found that the maximum corrosion current density in the secondary active state, which is the starting point of secondary passivation, appeared in the polarization curve measurement in tap water. Similar to the Vickers hardness and the maximum current density in the secondary active state, the permeability tended to increase as the diameter decreased. This is thought to increase the amount of deformation-induced martensitic and increase corrosion susceptibility. The peak of the secondary active current density was clearly seen as the potential sweep speed was increased. In addition, potential sweep speed dependence was observed in the corrosion susceptibility evaluation of deformation-induced martensite. In comparison with acid treatment, the formation of deformation-induced martensite was considered to occur in the extreme surface layer. The maximum corrosion current density in the secondary active state is expected to be a new susceptibility evaluation method for evaluating the deformation-induced martensitic transformation.

A new bracing system for improvement of seismic performance of steel jacket type offshore platforms with float-over-deck

In this paper, the seismic response of a newly designed steel jacket offshore platform with a float over deck （FOD） system in the Persian Gulf was investigated through incremental dynamic analysis. Comparison of incremental dynamic analysis results for both directions of the platform shows that the lateral strength of the platform in the float over direction is less than its lateral strength in other direction. Dynamic characteristics measurement of a scale model of platform was also performed using forced vibration tests. From experimental measurement of the scaled model, it was observed that dynamic characteristic of the platform is different in the float over direction compared to the other direction. Therefore, a new offshore installed bracing system for the float over direction was proposed for improvement of seismic performance of this type of platform. Finally, the structure with the modified system was assessed using the probabilistic seismic assessment method as well as experimental measurement of its dynamic characteristics. It was observed that the proposed offshore installed bracing system improves the performance of platforms subjected to strong ground motion.

Nanoindentation Size Effect on Type 316 Stainless Steel

Nanoindentation size effect was investigated under very low loads on type 316 stainless steel. Nanoindentation measurements were carried out on the samples surfaces with a Berkovich pyramidal diamond indenter applying loads in the range of 25-1000μN. Simultaneously, AFM images of the sample surface were recorded before and after indentation process .For type 316 stainless steel, the indentation size effect was found. The results were discussed in the terms of the model of geometrically necessary dislocations proposed to interpret the indentation size effect.It can be seen that the square of the nanohardness, H 2, vs the inverse of indentation depth, 1/h, is linearly dependent on the indented depth in the range of 25-150nm,which is a good qualitative agreement with the predictions of the model. However, for shallow indents, the slope of the line severely changes.Some possible mechanisms for this change were proposed.

Effect of Combination of Steel Fiber and MgO-type Expansive Agent on Properties of Concrete

The effect of combination of steel fiber and MgO-type expansive agent （MEA） on strength, air-permeability and porosity of concrete was investigated. The porosity and air-permeability of concrete were determined by method of evaporated water and Torrent permeability tester, respectively. Pore structures of mortars in concrete were analyzed using mercury intrusion porosimetry （MIP）. Interfacial structures between steel fibers and matrix were examined by use of optical microscope. The experimental results show that improvement of pore structures of mortar and fiber-matrix interfacial structure in concrete by combination of steel fiber and MEA may remarkably increase properties of concrete. In comparison with plain concrete, compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of steel fiber reinforced expansive concrete increased by 15.3% and 38.1%, permeability coefficient Kt, penetration depth L and porosity of concrete decreased by 41.1%, 21.3% and 13.1% at 28 days, respectively.

Development of SA-533 Type B CL. 1+SA-240 Type 304L roll-bonded clad steel plate for safety injection tank of CAP1400 nuclear power plant

Aiming to meet the demand of the country＇ s nuclear demonstration project on the CAP1400 nuclear power plant, Baosteel uses the roll-bonding technology and develops the SA-533 Type B CL. 1 ＋ SA-240 Type 304L high-strength and high-toughness clad steel plate with a shear strength of over 310 MPa for the nuclear power plant＇ s safety injection tank. The properties of the quenched and tempered and the simulated post-weld heat treatment states are systematically studied herein through a comprehensive inspection and evaluation of the composition,microstructure,and properties of the clad steel plate. The results show that the bonding interface has high shear strength and that the base metal has high strength and good toughness at low temperatures. Hence, the performance fully meets the technical requirements of the CAP1400 nuclear power plant＇ s safety injection tank in the country＇ s nuclear demonstration project. The roll-bonded clad steel plate can be used to manufacture the safety injection tank of the CAP1400 nuclear power plant.

IMPROVEMENT OF TYPE IV CRACKING RESISTANCE OF 9Cr HEAT RESISTING STEEL WELDMENT BY BORON ADDITION

Creep lives of high Cr ferritic heat resisting steel weldments decrease due to Type Ⅳ fracture, which occurs as a result of formation and growth of creep voids and cracks on grain boundaries in fine-grained heat affected zone (HAZ). Because boron is considered to suppress the coarsening of grain boundary precipitates and growth of creep voids, we have investigated the effect of boron addition on the creep properties of 9Cr steel weldments. Four kinds of 9Cr3WSCoVNb steels with boron content varying from 4.7×10-5 to 1.8×10-4 and with nitrogen as low as 2.0×10-5 were prepared. The steel plates were welded by gas tungsten arc welding and crept at 923K. It was found that the microstructures of HAZ were quite different from those of conventional high Cr steels such as P91 and P92, namely the fine-grained HAZ did not exist in the present steel weldments. Boron addition also has the effect to suppress coarsening of grain boundary carbides in HAZ during creep. As a result of these phenomena, the welded joints of present steels showed no Type Ⅳ fractures and much better creep lives than those of conventional steels.

Influence of Structural Modification on Work-hardening Behaviour of Type 316 Stainless Steel

Work-hardening behaviour of type 316 austenitic stainless steel having difFerent initial dislocation structures introduced by swaging to various levels is analysed by a simplified Kock's model which takes into account the structural changes through the dislocation accumulation and annihilation process during deformation. The dislocation accumulation and annihilation factors show a temperature and structure dependence. The dislocation annihilation factor shows a plateau or decreasing tendency in the dynamic strain ageing (DSA) temperature range. This is attributed as either due to dislocation accumulation being more pronounced than dislocation annihilation or as due to precipitates being formed at DSA temperatures acting as obstacles to dislocation motion in the DSA temperature range.

Micro-properties of a type 316 Steel Annealed in Air and Vacuum

Micro-properties of the oxide scale and near-surface zone of a type 316 steel annealed in air and vacuum have been systematically investigated. Microstructures of the specimens have been examined using optical microscopy and scanning and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Chemical compositions for the oxide scale and near surface zone were also analysed. The results obtained show that the oxide scale developed in vacuum exhibits a distinct structure from that developed in air. Comparing to the vacuum-developed scale, the air-developed scale possesses a more complicated structure and relatively poor adhesion to the matrix. TEM observations reveal a difference in the dislocation density in the vicinity of the free surface, near-surface zone and the core of the specimens examined.

Analysis of Key Technologies in the Design of Small and Medium Span Basket Type Steel Box Tied Arch Bridge

In order to ensure the construction quality and safety of small and medium span basket type steel box tied arch bridge,this paper takes a practical project as an example to analyze the key technologies in its design process.It is hoped that this analysis can provide corresponding reference for the design and construction of this kind of arch bridge.

Effect of Volume Fractions of Arc Sprayed Al Coatings on Tensile Properties of a Type 316 Steel Substrate

The effect of arc sprayed times, which are quantitatively described by the volume fraction of coatings, on the mechanical properties of type 316 steel, have been undertaken in the present work. Al wires were utilized as coatings materials. Tensile tests were carried out in the temperature range of Portevin-Le Chatelier (PLC) effect It has been found that grains at edges and corners of the 316 steel specimens have been dramatically constricted by grit blasting and spraying. Grit blasting has been found to exert a shot-peening effect on the mechanical properties of 316 steel specimens. Coatings with lower values of coating volume fraction strengthen the coated specimens in the very similar way as blasting. While if the volume fraction of coating, (Vv)c, exceeds a critical value, (VV)K, softens the specimens. Specimens with low values of (Vv)c, have high values of flow stress, as well as higher values of work-hardening coefficient, Calculations based on the experimental results show that the high thickness coatings have relatively lower contribution to the mechanical properties of specimens.

Characterization of the Type IV crack in high Cr steel weldments

The weldments for several types of high Cr ferritic steels were investigated to understand the fracture mechanism of the Type IV crack. The creep testing shows that the Type IV cracking is more likely to occur at the lower stress level, whereas at the higher stress level the crack shifts towards parent metal. The microstructures observed in the HAZ for all the materials are mostly tempered lath martensites. There was no δ ferrites found in all creep specimens.

Fatigue Response of Cold-Rolled Type-304 Stainless Steel Foil

This study presents the fatigue response of 304 stainless steel foil, cold-rolled to a thickness of 3.2 μm with 87 percent cold work at orientations of 0, 45, and 90 degrees to the direction of rolling. Fatigue specimens were fabricated by laminating a supportive layer of 20-μm polyimide film to one side of the foil and patterning 242 crack initiation features by photolithographic process. Progression of fatigue damage was determined through electrical resistance measurement. The fatigue response was demonstrated to be largely affected by anisotropy existing between the rolling direction and the off-axis orientations. Fatigue cracks that traveled in a direction parallel to the elongated grains (cyclic loads applied at 90-degree orientation to foil rolling direction) had the most fatigue response (undesirable characteristic). The construction of the specimens with thin foil supported by a film backing contributed to high fatigue threshold.

EVOLUTION OF CREEP-FATIGUE DAMAGE IN TYPE 304STAINLESS STEEL AND ITS DETECTION BY ELECTRICALPOTENTIAL METHOD

Creep-fatigue test was carried out using smooth round bar specimens of Type 304 stainless steel. Cavities and small cracks on the cross-section of the specimen were carefully observed by a scanning laser microscope. Moreover, direct current electrical potential method (DC-EPM) was applied in order to evaluate non-destructively the distribution of internal cracks. The distribution evaluated by DC-EPM agrees well with the actual one. (Edited author abstract) 9 Refs.

MICRO-MACRO DAMAGE SIMULATION OF LOW-ALLOY STEEL WELDS SUBJECT TO TYPE IV CREEP FAILURE

A simulation method for microscopic creep damage at grain boundaries in the fine-grain heat-affected zone of low-alloy steel welds involving high energy piping was proposed on the basis of the combination of elastic-creep FEM (finite element method) analysis and random fracture resistance modeling of the materials. The procedure to determine the initiation and growth-driving forces of small defects were briefly described. Then, a simulation procedure combining the stress distribution from elastic-creep FEM and the random fracture resistance model was proposed, and Ms procedure was applied to the simulation of the microscopic damage progress in a welded joint model test and in actual power piping. The results in terms of the simulated number density of small defects throughout the wall thickness were in good agreement with the observed results.

Metallurgical and Mechanical Properties of Underwater Laser Welds of Stainless Steel

In this paper, the microstructures and mechanical properties of underwater laser welds of Type 304 stainless steel were investigated. JISY308L type filler wire was used as filler wire during welding. A gas-shielding nozzle was used to form a local dry cavity surrounding the welding zone. The main results are summarized as follows: (1) The shielding condition of the local dry cavity severely affects the oxygen content of the weld, the worst shielding condition leading to the oxygen content of 800×10-6, which largely increases the oxide inclusions and somewhat reduces the ferrite content. (2) The increase of oxygen content reduces the elongation rate and reduction of area in tensile test, but has no influence on the tensile strength. (3) In appropriate shielding condition, the mechanical properties of the underwater laser welds can be as same as that in the air.

深厚冲积层薄基岩条件下沿空留巷支护技术研究

为解决某矿16041工作面原支护方案沿空留巷变形大、破坏严重难题,提出了顶板采用“16#槽钢梁+注浆锚索”、采空区侧采用“36U型钢+注浆锚杆”不对称耦合支护优化方案,基于理论分析研究围岩结构破坏形式,通过单元荷载法计算了留巷顶板与采空区侧围岩应力,最后开展工业性应用,验证优化后方案的合理性。研究表明:优化后支护方案顶板和采空区侧计算单元面荷载分别为351.85 kPa和206.53 kPa;注浆锚索和注浆锚杆承载力分别为263.89 kN和199.08 kN,均小于注浆锚索(锚杆)极限承载力。根据对留巷数据监测,最大顶板下沉量为35.6 mm,较原支护方案减小了1.40倍;采空区侧最大移近量为29.6 mm,与较原支护方案减小了4.13倍;最大注浆锚索承载力为253 kN,与理论计算值误差为4.1%;最大注浆锚杆承载力为174 kN,与理论计算值误差为12.6%。位移量与支护承载力均在工程允许范围内,优化后方案支护效果良好。

不同类型钢纤维UHPC无腹筋梁受剪性能试验

基于单点加载下4根超高性能混凝土无腹筋梁构件受剪破坏试验结果,研究其受剪性能,以钢纤维类型为主要研究参数,分析钢纤维类型对无腹筋梁的受剪承载力、裂缝发展形态、挠度和韧性等发展规律。结果表明:端钩型钢纤维对提高超高性能混凝土无腹筋梁的受剪承载力、阻滞裂缝发展及控制试件变形能力作用优于光滑平直型和波浪型钢纤维,而端钩型Ⅱ钢纤维优于端钩型Ⅰ钢纤维;端钩型Ⅰ和光滑平直型钢纤维增韧效果较好,但分担纵筋拉力较少;波浪型钢纤维分担纵筋拉力较多,提高超高性能混凝土无腹筋梁抗裂性的效果较好,但增韧效果较差。经对比分析,陈璇公式计算值精确度较高,离散程度小。

低周反复荷载下T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙受力性能试验研究

为研究低周反复荷载下T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙的受力性能,对5个T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙进行了低周反复加载试验。基于试验数据,分析了T型组合剪力墙的破坏模式、滞回曲线、变形能力及耗能能力,重点研究了边缘约束条件、波纹类型以及轴压比不同变化参数对T型组合剪力墙抗震性能指标的影响规律。研究结果表明:T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙破坏模式主要有压屈破坏和压弯破坏两种;设置边缘约束构件是提高T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙承载能力和变形能力的关键因素;纵向窄波纹钢板对内部混凝土的约束能力更强,在低周反复荷载下两者协同工作性更优,而横向窄波纹钢板试件强度退化最严重;采用全截面塑性设计方法进行T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙正截面承载力计算,试验值与计算值吻合良好;T型双波纹钢板混凝土组合剪力墙具有较好的承载能力和变形能力,可适用于高层及超高层建筑结构中。

钢桁梁断面形式对公铁两用桥上列车气动特性影响

钢桁梁断面形式的不同可能会改变桥上列车的气动力,进而影响桥上列车运行安全性和舒适性。为此,以某千米级公铁两用悬索桥为工程为背景,通过风洞试验对三种常用钢桁梁断面形式的桥上列车进行测力、测压试验。研究结果表明,当单列车位于三种钢桁梁断面形式上的上游时,列车的阻力、升力系数无明显差异,而单列车位于下游时,列车的阻力、升力系数有较大的区别;在双车状态下,由于迎风侧列车的遮挡作用,改变了不同钢桁梁断面形式下列车的流场,使得钢桁梁断面形式对背风侧列车影响较小。无论列车位于上游、下游,其三种钢桁梁断面形式下列车的阻力系数、升力系数随风攻角的变化趋势一致。当列车位于上游时,其三种钢桁梁断面形式上列车顶部和底部圆弧过渡段都出现不同程度的流动分离,使得其列车平均风压系数不同;当列车位于下游时,三种钢桁梁断面形式上列车平均风压系数变化趋势一致,说明钢桁梁断面形式对下游列车的平均风压影响较小。列车位于上、下游时,其脉动风压系数会有显著的差异,其脉动风压系数的大小受腹杆布置形式的影响要比梁高的不同更为显著。本文研究结果可为大跨钢桁梁桥的断面形式选取提供参考和依据。

不同蠕变条件下耐热钢焊接件的空洞损伤演化

针对两种马氏体耐热钢焊接接头(F92/Co3W2和Co3W2/Co3W2)在105~250 MPa和873~948 K条件下开展蠕变拉伸测试,利用Larson-Miller参数法外推不同温度下焊接接头服役100000 h寿命对应的蠕变断裂许用应力,研究其在不同蠕变条件下的空洞损伤规律.随着外加应力的降低,两种焊件的断裂位置、断裂模式及断裂机制均发生了转变,从位于母材的穿晶塑性断裂变为细晶热影响区的沿晶脆性断裂(即Ⅳ型断裂).针对断口区域的空洞损伤变化规律的研究表明:(1)当断裂模式由塑性断裂转变为脆性断裂时,断口附近空洞会出现突变,塑性断口空洞“个头大数量少”而脆性断口空洞“个头小数量多”;(2)在相同断裂模式下,随蠕变应力的减小,空洞按照“尺寸变大、数量密度增大及面积分数增大”的规律变化;(3)Ⅳ型断口处空洞存在合并链接现象,其方向与应力方向垂直.