Application of the Leak-Before-Break concept on a 4-Loop PWR: An exercise on primary piping
Abstract
During the last some years, a considerable amount of work has been realised to demonstrate the Leak-Before-Break (LBB) concept on different types of reactors. Quite often, the methods used are simple ones based on the computation of the limit-moment of the cracked section and its comparison with the simulated applied load as high as that which allows to take into account the tearing resistance of the material.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Nuclear and radioactivity studies
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 261–268
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter