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Title: Methods and benefits of experimental seismic evaluation of nuclear power plants. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6074286· OSTI ID:6074286

This study reviews experimental techniques, instrumentation requirements, safety considerations, and benefits of performing vibration tests on nuclear power plant containments and internal components. The emphasis is on testing to improve seismic structural models. Techniques for identification of resonant frequencies, damping, and mode shapes, are discussed. The benefits of testing with regard to increased damping and more accurate computer models are oulined. A test plan, schedule and budget are presented for a typical PWR nuclear power plant.

Research Organization:
Anco Engineers, Inc., Santa Monica, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6074286
Report Number(s):
UCRL-15063; TRN: 79-019347
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English