Mr Chris Allen
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Research interests
Primary research focuses on high temperature inelastic deformation and subsequent damage. Specifically, this involves exploration of the interaction between time-independent (plastic) and time-dependent (creep) deformation. Improved understanding of the interaction of these deformation mechanisms will result in improved structural integrity analysis and lifetime assessment of components in commerical nuclear power reactors.
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
Creep-plasticity interaction in high-temperature reactor materials
Principal Investigator
Description
Creep and creep-fatigue of reactor internal components are life-limiting factors for Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors and a key design consideration for future fission and fusion reactor designs. This project uses advanced…Managing organisational unit
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDates
05/10/2020 to 04/10/2024
Publications
Recent publications
13/03/2025Prediction of multiaxial deformation of 316H stainless steel at high temperature using a multiscale crystal plasticity approach
Materials Science and Engineering: A
Continuum and Crystal Plasticity Coupled Finite Element Modelling to Explore Complex Loading Conditions
Continuum and Crystal Plasticity Coupled Finite Element Modelling to Explore Complex Loading Conditions
Investigation into the effects of prior plasticity on creep accumulation in 316H stainless steel
Physical Sciences Forum
