JOM

, Volume 44, Issue 2, pp 32–33 | Cite as

Life-prediction technology for aging plants and structural components

  • Peter K. Liaw
Power-Plant Life Prediction Commentary

Keywords

Nuclear Power Plant Aging Plant Engineer Fracture Mechanics Lile Steam Pipe 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Peter K. Liaw
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  1. 1.Fracture Mechanics and Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory at Westinghouse Science & Technology CenterPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaUSA

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