NRC-BNL Benchmark Program on Evaluation of Methods for Seismic Analysis of Coupled Systems
A NRC-BNL benchmark program for evaluation of state-of-the-art analysis methods and computer programs for seismic analysis of coupled structures with non-classical damping is described. The program includes a series of benchmarking problems designed to investigate various aspects of complexities, applications and limitations associated with methods for analysis of non-classically damped structures. Discussions are provided on the benchmarking process, benchmark structural models, and the evaluation approach, as well as benchmarking ground rules. It is expected that the findings and insights, as well as recommendations from this program will be useful in developing new acceptance criteria and providing guidance for future regulatory activities involving licensing applications of these alternate methods to coupled systems.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 8086
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-NUREG-66409; B& R Code 40-10-01-060; R&D Project: JCN W-6753; B&R Code 40-10-01-060; TRN: US0101923
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 15th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, Seoul (KR), 08/15/1999--08/20/1999; Other Information: PBD: 24 Mar 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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