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Seismic response analysis of nuclear island building: A case study
Published in
2011
Volume: 38
   
Issue: 3
Pages: 217 - 229
Abstract
The objective of the paper is study the effects of Soil-Foundation- Structure Interaction (SFSI) on seismic response of a deeply embedded Nuclear Island Building (NIB) using the finite element method. The interaction analysis of the NIB is carried out using flexible volume substructure method (FVSM). The SFSI model of the embedded NIB is subjected to a site-specific design ground motion. The computations required to study the seismic response of the NIB are accomplished using the program SASSI 2000. The present study is restricted to the evaluation of floor acceleration response spectrum and acceleration time-history at the selected locations along the heights of the eight buildings housed in the NIB. The floor response spectra (FRS) are useful for the earthquake resistant design of secondary systems located at different floor levels of the NIB. It is noted that the design of nuclear power plant structures should take into account the effect of embedment provided by the engineered backfill.
About the journal
JournalJournal of Structural Engineering (Madras)
ISSN09700137
Open AccessNo
Concepts (19)
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    DESIGN GROUND MOTION
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    Earthquake-resistant design
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    Floor accelerations
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    Floor level
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    Interaction analysis
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    NUCLEAR ISLAND
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    RESPONSE SPECTRA
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    SASSI 2000
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    SECONDARY SYSTEM
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    SEISMIC RESPONSE ANALYSIS
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    Site-specific
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    STRUCTURE INTERACTIONS
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    SUBSTRUCTURE METHOD
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    Design
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    Earthquake resistance
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    Floors
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    Nuclear power plants
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    Seismic response
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    Finite element method