Seismic modifications to the hot suspect repair area Argonne National Laboratory, West
- Advanced Engineering Consultants, San Francisco, CA (United States)
- Argonne National Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
The ANL-W WIPP Waste Facility Enhancement Project required substantial remodeling and upgrades to the Hot Fuels Examination Facility (HFEF) building, including the Hot and Suspect Repair Area (HSRA). The HSRA is an enclosed single-stoned area inside the HFEF. It is separated into several compartments, some of which are used for handling radioactive materials. The HSRA roof consists of 18 GA steel Robertson Q decking with 1.5 in. concrete topping, and is utilized for storage. Braced steel frames support the HSRA roof, except at the north side, where the steel beams arc connected to the HFEF columns. The HSRA has hollow block masonry perimeter and interior walls. Seismic evaluations concluded that the HSRA did not have a competent seismic force resisting system. The structure was upgraded by decoupling it from the HFEF framing for N/S motions, modifying two existing braced frames, adding a now braced frame that can be removed temporarily during maintenance and strengthening the roof diaphragm by a unique modification consisting of special epoxy grout and steel plates installed over the existing concrete roof.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 10188846
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/FE/CP-79340; CONF-9310102-27; ON: DE94001344; TRN: 93:024092
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 4. energy natural phenomena hazards mitigation conference,Atlanta, GA (United States),19-22 Oct 1993; Other Information: PBD: [1993]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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