In this study, we performed a series of experimental studies on the effect of tie-bars and steel-plate strength on the impact resistance of SC walls. A total of 8 impact tests were planned to investigate the impact resistance performance of SC walls at the extreme performance testing center of Seoul National University in Korea. The specimens were designed with the main test parameters of yield strength of steel plate and tie-bars. The results from this study will be used to improve and optimize the AISC N690 design equation for SC walls.

In the KEPIC-SNG, the domestic technical standard of the SC structure, the condition that the baseplate supporting the reinforcing bars is not bonded to the surface plate is suggested. However, if the baseplate is bonded only to the wingplate, all of the rebar loads generated on the baseplate will be transferred to the wingplate. The wingplate is expected to be conservatively designed in spacing and thickness to support the rebar load. In this study, the finite element analysis was carried out according to bonding conditions between surface plate and baseplate. As a result, it was confirmed that the overall structural strength was increased when the baseplate and the surface plate were bonded. Based on this result, it is possible to propose an economical design for the RC-SC connection such as increasing the wingplate spacing.

In this study, preliminary analytical study on the middle scale impact test of SC(steel plate concrete) walls were carried out to evaluate the impact resistance performance of SC walls subjected to missile impact load. A total of 15 middle-scale impact tests will be carried out to investigate the impact behavior of SC walls. Pre-test impact analysis for all test cases were performed to decide the initial impact velocity. Calibrations of the analytical parameter were performed using preliminary test results.

In this study, blast resistant performance of steel plate concrete (SC) and RC wall against blast load is compared. In order to quickly and easily perform the sensitivity analysis of blast response to explosion design variables, an equivalent single degree of freedom (SDOF) dynamic analysis program was developed. By analyzing more than 800 design variables, we could understand the effect of variables on blast resistant performance.

In the nuclear power plant, safety-related structures have been used above No. 11 rebar. It needs to mechanical connection device to join RC to SC walls because ACI 349 presents that lap splices shall not be used for bars larger than No.11 bar. The tensile performance tests were performed to confirm structural integrity on the mechanical connection device. But performing the tests in accordance with various connection cases has limitations, such as time or cost. Therefore, computational analysis methodology is developed in order to verify structural integrity for various connection cases.

Between the RC and SC structures, the connection method, such as baseplate type(mechanical splice) & noncontact lap splices, was suggested in KEPIC SNG. In previous research, baseplate type using #14bar were developed and their structural integrity was confirmed by the actual bending test. However, the structural integrity of noncontact lap splices using #14bar has not been yet confirmed through experiment. In this study, load-displacement curve of noncontact lap splices FEM model is compared with baseplate type analytical results. This research suggests the possibility of the noncontact lap splice for connection design in case of #14 dowel bar of RC Structure.

In this study, sensitivity analyses on the blast response of the steel-plate concrete(SC) walls subjected to explosive blast loads were carried out. In order to evaluate various cases effectively we set up the blast response evaluation procedure of SC walls, and developed the blast response evaluation program of SC walls using equivalent SDOF method. Finally, the effects of the various design parameters on the blast response of SC walls were investigated using the developed program.

In this study, a study on the structural safety evaluation method of steel-plate concrete(SC) walls subjected to explosive blast loads were carried out. Various approaches to assess the blast response were reviewed, such as static method, equivalent SDOF method, explicit FE method, and computational fluid-dynamic method. Finally, preliminary blast response evaluation of SC walls were performed using equivalent SDOF method.

In the nuclear power plant, safety-related structures have been used above No. 11 rebar. It needs to mechanical connection device to join RC to SC walls because ACI 349 presents that lap splices shall not be used for bars larger than No.11 bar. The performance tests were performed to confirm structural integrity on connection of RC to SC using a mechanical connection device. But performing the tests in accordance with various connection cases has limitations, such as time or cost. Therefore, computational analysis methodology is developed in order to verify structural integrity for various connection cases.

In this study, an analytical study on the effect of the support structure deflection on the impact test result was carried out to set up the accurate impact test method. Various impact analyses of the CEDM(control element drive mechanisms) impact test were performed using LS-DYNA commercial FE program. Finally, the effect of the boundary condition of the support structure and impact loading duration were investigated.

Based on the fabrication experiences of modulization in the global country, tolerance guide of SC module was issued in the their Design Code. In case of KEPIC Code 2015, we have the same level of tolerance guide with other countries. But we need more specific technology and accuracy control system.

The main control room(MCR) module in the auxiliary building has been reviewed to reduce the construction period. The main control room module are divided into ceiling & floor module and integrated combined module(ICM) including duct, tray, piping. In this paper, a numerical lifting analysis for ICM was performed to confirm the structural integrity. In regards of installation process, the constructability of the MCR module was reviewed as well. Consequently, it is concluded that the reduction of construction period is possible.

In this study, analytical study on the missile impact behavior of the nuclear power plant SC(steel plate concrete) wall was carried out to set up the future direction for the reasonable design method development. Four set of pre-test impact analysis of the SC wall were performed. Finally, analytical results were compared with the actual test results, and the adequacy of the analytical method was verified. Calibrations of the analytical parameter will be performed, and the optimized analytical method is to be developed for the post-test analysis.

In this study, experimental study on the missile impact behavior of the nuclear power plant SC(steel plate concrete) wall was carried out to set up the future direction for the reasonable design method development. Four set of actual impact test of the SC wall were conducted at the EMRTC site located in Socorro, New Mexico. Initial and residual velocity of the missile, strain and acceleration of the back plate, local failure mode and deformation size, etc. were measured to study the local failure behaviour of the specimens. Finally, the experimental results are compared with the local failure evaluation formula and future research direction for the refined design method of the SC wall was reviewed.

The ex-vessel steam explosion may occur when, during a severe reactor accident, the molten core pours into the water in the reactor cavity. These dynamic loads on the cavity wall could potentially lead to the significant failure of the cavity wall. But the phenomenon like this steam explosion includes big uncertainty in estimating the impulsive pressure loading of RCB. In this study, risk based integrity assessment method of the NPP structure subjected to steam explosion load was suggested to capture these uncertainties involved during the structural integrity assessment of the Nuclear power plant.

The polar crane module in the reactor containment building has been reviewed to reduce the construction period and the workload on high elevation. In this paper, a numerical analysis for a lifting lug of the polar crane module was performed to confirm the structural integrity of the lug. The numerical analysis was also performed to check the structural integrity of the polar crane module. In regards of installation process, the constructability of the polar crane module was reviewed as well. Consequently, it is concluded that the reduction of construction period is possible.

In this study, the investigation of the local damage evaluation method for the SC structure subjected to impact load was carried out. The conventional RC formula and SC formula to calculate wall thickness to prevent perforation were studied and compared. Finally, these results were compared with finite element analysis results using LS-Dyna, and the future direction to develop the reasonable local damage evaluation method of the NPP SC structure was suggested.

In this study, sensitivity analysis to investigate the effect on analytical results of the aircraft impact analysis parameter for the nuclear power plant was carried out. Verification of the analytical model and method using the test results was performed. The eroding parameter of the Winfrith concrete material model in LS-Dyna and modelling method of the SC wall structure were studied. Finally, these results are to be used for the development of the structural safety evaluation procedure for the aircraft impact on the nuclear power plant.

According to NEI 07-13 R8, in aircraft impact analysis for new plant design, global structural damage of the target structure can be evaluated analytically using one of the following methods of evaluation: 1) Force time-history analysis method. 2) Missile-target interaction analysis method. It depends on the availability of data on the dynamic characteristics and the intended level of detail of analysis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect on the analytical results of the aircraft impact analysis method. Several impact analyses using various method were performed for the simplified external SC wall of the APR+ nuclear power plant structure.