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Fatigue life evaluation of connections between the HTGR thermal barrier attachment fixtures and the PCRV liner

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7290611· OSTI ID:7290611
The results of a development program to evaluate the fatigue life of the welded stud connections between the HTGR thermal barrier attachment fixtures and the prestressed concrete reactor vessel (PCRV) liner are presented. The corrective actions taken to remedy the problems disclosed by this program are also described.
Research Organization:
General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-03-0167-050
OSTI ID:
7290611
Report Number(s):
GA-A-14040
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English