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Analysis of building structures for tornado, jet load, missile penetration, and impact effects

Conference ·
OSTI ID:4387552

In structural design of nuclear power plant facilities. The nuclear power plant is unique in the extreme loading conditions a designer must consider to assure the integrity of structures and systems necessary for the safety and protection of the public. Criteria for the analysis and design of structures for tornadoes, jet loads and missiles are presented as a general review of the current state of the art. (6 references) (auth)

Research Organization:
Ebasco Services, Inc., New York; Pittsburgh Univ., Pa. (USA). Dept. of Civil Engineering
NSA Number:
NSA-29-012087
OSTI ID:
4387552
Report Number(s):
CONF-720482--
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English