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Conference Article: Study of seismic design bases for nuclear power plants in the US

Kintzer, F.C. (International Engineering Co., Inc., Berkeley, CA); Yanev, P.I.; Gotschall, H.L

Abstract

This paper presents the results of an investigation of topics pertinent to establishing design basis seismic events and soil conditions for deployment of the High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor - Steam Cycle/Cogeneration (HTGR-SC/C) System. Generalized design ground accelerations and soil shear wave velocities are presented by regions of the continental United States. Design basis accelerations and soil conditions for existing nuclear power plants are summarized. Finally, analytical approaches to assess soil-structure interaction, including the effects of embedment, are reviewed.

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key words: Gas Cooled Reactor, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
IAEA IWGGCR specialists' meeting on gas-cooled reactor seismic design problems and solutions. San Diego, CA (USA). 30 Aug - 1 Sep 1982
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria).
IWGGCR--6, pp:161-181