Structural mechanics in nuclear power technology

Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session

This course covers the structural components in nuclear power plant systems, their functional purposes, operating conditions, and mechanical/structural design requirements. It combines mechanics techniques with models of material behavior to determine adequacy of component design. Considerations include mechanical loading, brittle fracture, inelastic behavior, elevated temperatures, neutron irradiation, vibrations and seismic effects.

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MIT Notes (See the Readings section)

Collins, Jack A. Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design. New York, NY: Wiley, 1981.

Harvey, John F. Theory and Design of Pressure Vessels. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1985.

Suresh, S. Fatigue of Materials. 2nd ed. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2001.

Roberts, J. T. Adrian. Structural Materials in Nuclear Power Systems. New York, NY: Plenum Press, 1981.

Barsom, J. M., and S. T. Rolf. Fracture and Fatigue Control. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1987.

Au-Yang, M. K. Flow Induced Vibrations of Power and Process Plant Components: A Practical Workbooks. New York, NY: ASME Press, 2001.

Metal Design Methods

Mechanics Fundamentals

Mechanics Fundamentals (cont.)

Pressure Values of LWRs

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