Analysis, scale modeling, and full-scale tests of low-level nuclear-waste-drum response to accident environments
This report describes extensive full-scale and scale-model testing of 55-gallon drums used for shipping low-level radioactive waste materials. The tests conducted include static crush, single-can impact tests, and side impact tests of eight stacked drums. Static crush forces were measured and crush energies calculated. The tests were performed in full-, quarter-, and eighth-scale with different types of waste materials. The full-scale drums were modeled with standard food product cans. The response of the containers is reported in terms of drum deformations and lid behavior. The results of the scale model tests are correlated to the results of the full-scale drums. Two computer techniques for calculating the response of drum stacks are presented. 83 figures, 9 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Southwest Engineering Associates, El Paso, TX (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6445812
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-80-2517; ON: DE83007587
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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