Published 1991 | Version v1
Book

Introduction to structural and mechanical failure modes for nuclear power facilities

Creators

  • 1. Jack R. Benjamin and Associates, Inc., Mountain View, CA (USA)

Description

The three papers presented in this section discuss the types of information (i.e., dynamic tests, earthquake experience and analytical data) which are used in predicting the capacity of structures and equipment in nuclear power plants to resist earthquakes. The background and motivation for discussing these three types of information is presented in this paper as an introduction to the papers which follow in this section

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers.
Imprint Place
New York, NY (USA)
Imprint Title
Energy in the 90's
Imprint Pagination
380 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 191-196.

Conference

Title
International conference on energy in the 90's.
Dates
11-13 Mar 1991.
Place
Pittsburgh, PA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
22081076
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DESIGN BASIS ACCIDENTS; EARTHQUAKES; FAILURES; FORECASTING; HAZARDS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; MITIGATION; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR SAFETY; REACTOR SHUTDOWN; RISK ASSESSMENT; SAFETY ENGINEERING; SEISMIC EFFECTS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; SAFETY; SHUTDOWN; THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-910306--.