5. Validation

The command POST_K_BETA is validated by the tests EPICU01, EPICU02 and EPICU03, compared to the result of CUVE1D:

• EPICU01 validates the case of a longitudinal elliptical defect with point A in the AXIS and 3D coating;

• EPICU02 validates the case of a longitudinal elliptical defect with point A in the base metal in AXIS;

• EPICU03 validates the case of a longitudinal and then circumferential semi-elliptical defect in AXIS