Equivalent conversion of different multiaxial stress rupture criteria for creep materials based on skeletal point stresses

Abstract

Multiaxial creep life prediction of components has been challenging. To cope with the challenge, efforts have been made to develop suitable multiaxial stress rupture criteria (MSRC) based on representative stress concept. Of all MSRCs, the ones due to Sdobyrev and Hayhurst-Leckie (denoted as SHL MSRC), and to Cane (denoted as Cane MSRC) are commonly-used. In this work, the equivalent conversion between the SHL MSRC and the Cane MSRC is investigated based on skeletal point stresses. Equivalent conversion formulae are proposed based on the skeletal point stresses of circumferentially-notched tension (CNT) specimen, and then validated by comparison with the experimental data available in the literature. The equivalent conversion formula between the two MSRCs is found to be dependent on the signs of principal stresses. Therefore, different conversion formulae should be chosen depending on the signs of principal stresses. Afterwards, the applicability of different equivalent conversion formulae is demonstrated for the CNT specimen when skeletal point stresses are available, and for creep crack growth specimen when skeletal point stresses are not available. Finally, the equivalence of the two MSRCs is discussed.