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Dynamic analysis to establish normal shock and vibration of radioactive material shipping packages

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7047154

A computer model, CARDS (Cask-Railcar Dynamic Simulator) was developed to provide input data for a broad range of radioactive material package-tiedown structural assessments. CARDS simulates the dynamic behavior of shipping packages and their transporters during normal transport conditions. The model will be used to identify parameters which significantly affect the normal shock and vibration environments which, in turn, provide the basis for determining the forces transmitted to the packages.

Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC14-76FF02170
OSTI ID:
7047154
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-2091-FP; CONF-801115-36
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English