Granta Launches NIMS Creep and Fatigue Data Module

By DE Editors

Granta Design has launched a new data module providing searchable access to metals property data from Japan's National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS). The creep and fatigue characterization data generated by NIMS can be used in the design, maintenance, and overhaul of power stations and processing plants, the company says.

The data-set includes results from continuous testing of metals including steels (e.g., carbon steels, low alloy steels, high chromium steels, and austenitic stainless steels) as well as a wide range of alloys (e.g., iron-based, nickel-based, and cobalt-based alloys). It includes the raw numerical data from detailed creep rupture measurements and fatigue data.

The launch of the new data module means that users will be able to access and use the underlying raw numerical data as opposed to simply viewing published graphs and figures, the company says. The data is now available through the materials information management system, GRANTA MI, which provides browser-based access and allows users to search, plot, and export data for use in computer aided engineering (CAE).

For more information, visit Granta Design.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.