Research results for the building part of a WWER-1000 nuclear power plant

The results of R+D activities associated with the building of the Temelin nuclear power plant are summarized. The main field of activity associated with the steel part of the construction is the innovation of plate lining anchorage with semiautomatically welded-on bars. Attention was also paid to the building quality assurance and to a rationalization of the manufacture of steel components such as bushings, linings, frames, anchors, etc. It is concluded that although the research is aimed at reducing the construction costs, the costs are actually determined by the volume of building work which is required by the design project and thus cannot be affected by the research. (Z.M.). 9 figs