Table of Contents

Foreword<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Symbols and units<br>5 Principle<br>6 Structural components of concern<br>7 Conditions for use<br>8Assessment levels I, II and III<br>9 Equivalent CTOD ratio, beta<br>Annex A (informative) - Procedure for the selection of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weibull parameter, m, at level II assessment<br>Annex B (informative) - Analytical method for the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;determination of Weibull parameter, m,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at level III assessment<br>Annex C (informative) - Guidelines for the equivalent<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CTOD ratio, beta<br>Annex D (informative) - Examples of fracture assessment<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;using the equivalent CTOD ratio, beta<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Gives a method for converting the CTOD (crack-tip opening displacement) fracture toughness obtained from laboratory specimens to an equivalent CTOD for structural components, taking constraint loss into account.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ISE/101/4
Supersedes	15/30316712 DC : 0 08/30151040 DC : DRAFT MAR 2008