Analytical and experimental investigation of the dynamic response of underground nuclear power plants

This paper summarizes a preliminary assessment of the earthquake engineering implications of siting nuclear power facilities underground. While not a definitive, this study is illustrative in its considerations and comparisons of nuclear power facilities sited on the surface and underground. The results are believed to be adequate for the satisfaction of the objectives of the study; i.e., the establishment of bounding characteristics for the underground seismic design problem. (orig.)