Research Article
Jul 1974
Prestress System for Nuclear Concrete Containment Domes
Abstract
Nuclear concrete containments are prestressed with large force tendons in order to provide sufficient compression to counteract the tension forces induced during a postulated loss-of-coolant accident. Because of the nature of dome configurations, tendon arrangements require some special considerations with respect to their effectiveness and construction simplicity. Points deserving attention during the process of developing a tendon arrangement are examined. A systematic numerical approach to analyze dome tendon forces and their overall prestressing effects is described. Merits of the dome tendon arrangements built in the past are evaluated. Finally, an improved arrangement is suggested.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 100 • Issue 1 • July 1974
Pages: 111 - 123
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jul 1974
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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King-Yuen Chu, M.ASCE
Project Staff Engr., Brown & Root, Inc., Houston, Tex.
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