Jul 26, 2022
Seismic analysis, including the consideration of soil-structure interaction (SSI), is an important and required step in the design and licensing of nuclear power plant structures, systems, and components (SSCs) that are important to safety. Historically, the SSI...
Jun 7, 2022
Undercut anchors are an ideal post-installed anchor category as their load transfer mechanism is bearing, similar to that of headed studs cast into concrete. Their mechanical interlock prevents the anchor from pulling out and results in high load capacities and small...
Apr 13, 2022
The US Department of Energy’s Spent Fuel and Waste Science and Technology (SFWST) program is investigating the mechanical loading of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) to close knowledge gaps and inform the range of relevant loads for mechanical testing of irradiated SNF. The...
Jun 24, 2021
The Synchronous Condenser Unit 3 (SC3), in charge of adjusting the electric power between the hydroelectric generating facility and the transmission grid, experienced undesirable vibration levels during its initial stages of operation. The source of the high vibration...
Aug 8, 2019
The effects of foundation embedment on the seismic response of structures have long been recognized in the analysis and design of nuclear power plant (NPP) structures. Some design standards allow simple methods to address the embedment effects. However, these methods...
