Abstract
Based on detailed three-dimensional numerical simulation, creep crack growth behavior of C(T) specimen with different thicknesses of 316H steel was predicted using a stress-dependent creep ductility and strain rate model. Three regions were observed in the relation of creep crack growth rate versus fracture parameter C ∗ . The C(T) specimen with higher thickness exhibits higher CCG rate. The turning point 1 location from low C ∗ region to transition C ∗ region increases with increasing thickness, while that of turning point 2 seems to be independent of specimen thickness. Based on the finite element results, constraint-dependent turning point 1 location and creep crack growth rate equations were fitted. More accurate and realistic life assessment may be made when the stress-dependent model and the constraint effect were considered for creep life assessments of high-temperature components subjecting to a low applied load.
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