Test and analysis of canister-frame connections

Technical Report · Tue Aug 31 04:00:00 EDT 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10192117· OSTI ID:10192117

Lo, Ting-Yu; Davito, A M

A finite element analysis was performed for the structural connections of a downhole nuclear test emplacement assembly. The bolt loads as well as the stresses in the cable trays and end plates of the assembly were examined for a range of bolt preloads and applied external axial loads. The focus of this study was the effects of preload on the bolt load and the stresses in various parts of the assembly. The effects of bolt size and door strap were also examined. A full-scale pull test of the structural connections was performed. The results of the test validated not only the finite element analysis but also the computer code NIKE3D used in the analysis.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 10192117
• Report Number(s): UCRL-ID--115135; ON: DE94001858
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450200
BOLTED JOINTS
DESIGN
DYNAMIC LOADS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
N CODES
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS AND EXPLOSIVES
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SIZE
STATIC LOADS
STRESS ANALYSIS
STRESSES
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
VALIDATION