Published 1985 | Version v1
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Rail crash demonstration scenarios

Creators

  • 1. Central Electricity Generating Board, Barnwood (UK). Generation Development and Construction Div.
  • 2. Central Electricity Research Labs., Leatherhead (UK)
  • 3. Ove Arup and Partners, London (UK)

Description

The paper describes the manner in which the rail crash scenario was selected for public demonstration. A simplified risk assessment led to the short listing of three contender scenarios involving a drop from a high level, a crash into an abutment and the crash of a train into a stationary flask. Predictive work led to the final selection of the train crash. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Mechanical Engineering Publications Ltd.
Imprint Place
Bury St. Edmunds (UK)
ISBN
0 85298 574 6
Imprint Title
The resistance to impact of spent Magnox fuel transport flasks. Papers presented at a seminar held in London on 30 April and 1 May 1985
Imprint Pagination
249 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 115-124.

Conference

Title
Seminar on the resistance to impact of spent Magnox fuel transport flasks.
Dates
30 Apr - 1 May 1985.
Place
London (UK).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
17009862
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ACCIDENTS; CASKS; IMPACT SHOCK; IMPACT TESTS; MAGNOX TYPE REACTORS; PLANNING; PUBLIC RELATIONS; RAIL TRANSPORT; RAILROAD CARS; RISK ASSESSMENT; SIMULATION
Descriptors DEC
CONTAINERS; LAND TRANSPORT; MATERIALS TESTING; MECHANICAL TESTS; NATURAL URANIUM REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; TESTING; TRANSPORT; VEHICLES