FERMAT References

References

Research Reports

The following CRIEPI research reports (available in Japanese, with English abstracts) are related to FERMAT and probabilistic fracture mechanics (PFM) for reactor pressure vessels. The full text of these reports is freely available from the CRIEPI website.

Report No.	Title
EX22005	Development of probabilistic fracture mechanics code for reactor pressure vessels: FERMAT
EX23007	Investigation of Methods for Assessing Failure Frequency of Reactor Pressure Vessels Using FERMAT - Effect of Warm Prestressing and Fluence Distribution -
EX24003	Technical Report of the Committee on Practical Applications of Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics - Study on the Application of Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics to the Structural Integrity Assessment of PWR Pressure Vessels -

Related Publications

The following references are related to FERMAT and probabilistic fracture mechanics (PFM) for reactor pressure vessels.

S.Miyashiro, T.Sakai, M.Nagai, M.Yamamoto, “Evaluation of Crack Initiation Probability by FERMAT Code in Conformity with the Procedure by a Japanese Industrial Guideline”, ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP2023-106288. (2023). DOI: 10.1115/PVP2023-106288
S.Miyashiro, T.Sakai, M.Nagai, “Development of PFM analysis code FERMAT based on Japan electric association guide for PFM analysis of RPVs”, Transactions of the SMiRT 27, Division II. (2024).
S.Miyashiro, T.Sakai, M.Nagai, “Benchmark analysis of pressurized thermal shock in accordance with the Japanese probabilistic fracture mechanics guidelines”, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Volume 223, 105901. (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2026.105901
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