Research Article
Jun 1970
Design of Browns Ferry Chimney
Abstract
The design of a chimney used to dilute and disperse slightly radioactive gases at TVA's Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant is described. The chimney is designed for 100 mph winds, earthquakes, direct hits by tornados, and a resonant wind force. Due to the proximity of the chimney to important structures, any possibility of it breaking near its based and falling on those structures had to be eliminated. A weaker section is therefore designed into its upper portion. A catastrophic wind force would then collapse the upper portion prior to a possible destruction of the lower part. Both the working stress design specified by the chimney code and an ultimate strength design are used.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 96 • Issue 3 • June 1970
Pages: 437 - 447
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© 1970 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1970
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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John W. Smith, M.ASCE
Head Civ. Engr. (Steam), Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, Tenn.
Asgeir Jonsson, M.ASCE
Civ. Engr., Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, Tenn.
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