Containments for Limerick and Susquehanna Plants
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 1
Abstract
Design and construction of four containment buildings for the Limerick and Susquehanna nuclear power plants has shown that a reinforced concrete containment is feasible. Features of the containment, design criteria, methods of analysis, construction and testing of the containment buildings are presented. Special attention is given to innovations in the design and construction and suggestions are made for improvements in these areas.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 1 • September 1985
Pages: 40 - 61
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Copyright © 1985 ASCE.
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Published online: Sep 1, 1985
Published in print: Sep 1985
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