Local limit load for RPV nozzles with corner cracks under combined internal pressure and nozzle external loads

Key Points

• The analysis demonstrates how corner cracks impact local limit load in RPV nozzles.
• Findings reveal that corner cracks reduce structural integrity under combined pressure and external loads.
• Assessment of limit load behavior helps in evaluating nozzle performance with corner cracks.
• The findings highlight the importance of considering corner cracks for safety assessments in RPV nozzles.