Dynamic analysis of refueling machine for fuel assemblies
Abstract
Refueling machine for fuel assemblies in nuclear power plant must be designed to withstand dynamic loads caused by an earthquake, an airplane crash, or an explosion. The corresponding task of structural analysis usually consists of the following steps: (a) compilation of a specification covering design guidelines, load cases, component characteristics, and acceptance criteria, (b) preliminary analysis with the help of simple models and former experience, (c) calculations based on suitable methods of dynamic analysis, and (d) structural evaluation and design review.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nuclear and radioactivity studies
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Mechanical Engineering Research and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1061–1066
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter