Figure 2

(a) The finite-element representation of a multiphase hydrided zirconium alloy representative volume element. The arrows correspond to the applied tensile displacements. (b) Model verification as a function of strain response. The coloring indicates a subset of material parameters as referenced in the center legend. Grain orientation, hydride volume fraction, and hydride orientation were varied and the model prediction at various strain levels was compared to FEM output.