Another problem with it is that the development of fatigue fractures is stochastic, so the progression to failure is virtually unpredictable, as opposed to something more traditional like steel, where the failure modes under stress (from elastic deformation through plastic deformation to failure are well know and predictable). Although, in these extreme environments, any plastic deformation of a steel pressure vessel would also likely end in catastrophic failure.
Another problem with it is that the development of fatigue fractures is stochastic, so the progression to failure is virtually unpredictable, as opposed to something more traditional like steel, where the failure modes under stress (from elastic deformation through plastic deformation to failure are well know and predictable). Although, in these extreme environments, any plastic deformation of a steel pressure vessel would also likely end in catastrophic failure.
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