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Seismic analysis of the EBR-II (Experimental Breeder Reactor-II) containment structure [electronic resource].

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Argonne, Ill. : Argonne National Laboratory, 1989.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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Pages: 16 : digital, PDF file
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Argonne National Laboratory and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) is a liquid metal reactor located at the Argonne National Laboratory near Idaho Falls, Idaho. At the time the EBR-II was designed and constructed, there were no engineering society or federal guidelines specifically directed toward the seismic design of reactor containment structures; hence static analysis techniques were used in the design. With the increased focus on safety of reactor and fuel reprocessing facilities. Argonne has initiated a program of analyzing its existing facilities for seismic integrity using current Department of Energy Guidelines and industry concensus standards. A seismic analysis of the EBR-II containment building has been performed using finite element analysis techniques. The containment building is essentially a vertical right cylindrical steel shell with heads on both ends. The structure is unique in that the interior of the shell is lined with reinforced concrete. The actual containment function of the building is served by the steel shell; whereas the function of the concrete liner is to serve as a missile shield and a thermal insulating shield to protect the steel containment shell from internally generated missiles and fires. Model development and structural evaluation of the EBR-II containment building are discussed in this paper. 6 refs., 8 figs.
Report Numbers
E 1.99:conf-890741-2
conf-890741-2
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Published through SciTech Connect.
01/01/1989.
"conf-890741-2"
"DE89016911"
ASME international computers in engineering conference, Anaheim, CA, USA, 30 Jul - 2 Aug 1989.
Gale, J.G.; Lehto, W.K.
Funding Information
W-31109-ENG-38
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