September 30, 2016
Book Chapter

Low Activation Joining of SiC/SiC Composites for Fusion Applications: Thermomechanical Modeling of Dual-Phase Microstructures and Dissimilar Material Joints

Abstract

Finite element (FE) continuum damage mechanics (CDM) models have been developed to simulate and model dual-phase joints and cracked joints for improved analysis of SiC materials in nuclear environments. This report extends the analysis from the last reporting cycle by including preliminary thermomechanical analyses of cracked joints and implementation of dual-phase damage models.

Revised: May 22, 2017 | Published: September 30, 2016

Citation

Nguyen B., C.H. Henager, R.J. Kurtz, M. Ferraris, and Y. Katoh. 2016. Low Activation Joining of SiC/SiC Composites for Fusion Applications: Thermomechanical Modeling of Dual-Phase Microstructures and Dissimilar Material Joints. In In Fusion Materials Semiannual Report for the Period Ending 06/30/2016, edited by FW Wiffen and S Melton. 65-71. Oak Ridge, Tennessee:Oak Ridge National Laboratory. PNNL-SA-120254.