Constraint-corrected fracture mechanics analysis of nozzle crotch corners in pressurized water reactors |
Kim, Jong-Sung
(Department of Nuclear Engineering, Sejong University Seoul)
Seo, Jun-Min (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School, Korea University Seoul) Kang, Ju-Yeon (Dassault Systemes Korea Corporation) Jang, Youn-Young (Dept. of Mech. System Design Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology) Lee, Yun-Joo (Korea Electric Power Company Engineering & Construction) Kim, Kyu-Wan (Korea Electric Power Company Engineering & Construction) |
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