This paper aims to evaluate the mechanical integrity for Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) cladding under lateral loads during transportation. The evaluation process requires a conservative consideration of the degradation conditions of SNF cladding, especially the hydride effect, which reduces the ductility of the cladding. The dynamic forces occurring during the drop event are pinch force, axial force and bending moment. Among those forces, axial force and bending moment can induce transverse tearing of cladding. Our assessment of 14 × 14 PWR SNF was performed using finite element analysis considering SNF characteristics. We also considered the probabilistic procedures with a Monte Carlo method and a reliability evaluation. The evaluation results revealed that there was no probability of damage under normal conditions, and that under accident conditions the probability was small for transverse failure mode.

Laser cladding a surface treatment process that grants superior characteristics such as toughness, hardness, and corrosion resistance to the surface, and rebuilds cracked molds; as such, it can be a strong tool to prolong service life of mold steel. Furthermore, compared with the other similar coating processes – thermal spray, etc., laser cladding provides superior bonding strength and precision coating on a local area. In this study, surface characteristics are studied after laser cladding of low carbon steel using 18%Cr-2.5%Ni-Fe powder (Rockit404), known for its high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance. A diode laser with wavelength of 900-1070 nm is adopted as laser source under argon atmosphere; electrical power for the laser cladding process is 5, 6, and 10 kW. Fundamental surface characteristics such as crossectional microstructure and hardness profile are observed and measured, and special evaluation, such as a soldering test with molten ALDC12 alloy, is conducted to investigate the corrosion resistance characteristics. As a result of the die-soldering test by immersion of low carbon alloy steel in ALDC12 molten metal, the clad layer's soldering thickness decreases.

This study developed an analytical methodology for the mechanical integrity of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) cladding tubes under external pinch loads during transportation, with reference to the failure mode specified in the relevant guidelines. Special consideration was given to the degraded characteristics of SNF during dry storage, including oxide and hydride contents and orientations. The developed framework reflected a composite cladding model of elastic and plastic analysis approaches and correlation equations related to the mechanical parameters. The established models were employed for modeling the finite elements by coding their physical behaviors. A mechanical integrity evaluation of 14 × 14 PWR SNF was performed using this system. To ensure that the damage criteria met the applicable legal requirements, stress-strain analysis results were separated into elastic and plastic regions with the concept of strain energy, considering both normal and hypothetical accident conditions. Probabilistic procedures using Monte Carlo simulations and reliability evaluations were included. The evaluation results showed no probability of damage under the normal conditions, whereas there were small but considerably low probabilities under accident conditions. These results indicate that the proposed approach is a reliable predictor of SNF mechanical integrity.

A T-800 (Co-Mo-Cr) coating material is fabricated using Co-Mo-Cr powder feedstock and laser cladding. The microstructure and melted Al erosion properties of the laser-cladded T-800 coating material are investigated. The Al erosion properties of the HVOF-sprayed MoB-CoCr and bulk T-800 material are also examined and compared with the laser-cladded T-800 coating material. Co and lave phases (Co2MoCr and Co3Mo2Si) are detected in both the lasercladded T-800 coating and the bulk T-800 materials. However, the sizes of the lave phases are measured as 7.9 μm and 60.6 μm for the laser-cladded and bulk T-800 materials, respectively. After the Al erosion tests, the erosion layer thicknesses of the three materials are measured as 91.50 μm (HVOF MoB-CoCr coating), 204.83 μm (laser cladded T- 800), and 226.33 μm (bulk T-800). In the HVOF MoB-CoCr coating material, coarse cracks and delamination of the coating layer are observed. On the other hand, no cracks or local delamination of the coating layer are detected in the laser T-800 material even after the Al erosion test. Based on the above results, the authors discuss the appropriate material and process that could replace conventional bulk T-800 materials used as molten Al pots.

This study investigates the wind pressure characteristics of elliptical plan retractable dome roof. Wind tunnel experiments were performed on spherical dome roofs with varying wall height-span ratios (0.1~0.5) and opening ratios (0%, 10%, 30% and 50%), similar to previous studies of cirular dome roofs. In previous study, wind pressure coefficients for open dome roofs have been proposed since there are no wind load criteria for open roofs. However, in the case of Eeliptical plan retractable dome roof, the wind pressure coefficient may be largely different due to the presence of the longitudinal direction and transverse direction. The analysis results leads to the exceeding of maximum and minimum wind pressure coefficients KBC2016 code.

본 연구에서는 한국에 대한 기후변화로 인한 미래 풍속의 변화를 예측하고, 건축물 외장재에 대한 풍해 위험도를 정량적으로 평가하였다. 미래의 기후변화로 인한 풍속의 변화를 예측하기 위해서 기상청에서 제공하는 RCP 시나리오와 HadGem3-RA 모델을 사용한 풍속 변화 예측치에 관한 이전 연구의 결과가 활용되었다. 강풍에 대한 위험도는 임의의 풍속에 대한 손상확률인 강풍 취약도 모델과 강풍이 발생할 확률인 강풍 위험 모형의 결과를 합성곱하여 평가 되었다. 강풍 취약도 모델은 몬테카를로 모사(Monte-Carlo simulation)를 사용하여 개발되었으며, 강풍 위험모델은 과거 태풍에 대한 자료와 몬테카를로 모사를 사용한 강풍의 발생확률 분석에 관한 이전 연구의 결과를 기초로 개발되었다. 본 연구에서는 강풍 위험도 연구의 결과를 기초로 미래 풍속의 변화로 인한 건축물의 강풍 위험도 변화를 정량적으로 분석하였다. 연구결과로부터 서울보다 남쪽 지역인 부산에 미래 강풍이 더 발생하는 것으로 파악되었다. 또한, RCP 4.5와 RCP 8.5 시나리오 하에서 부산에서의 미래 풍속의 차이가 크지 않기 때문에 강풍 위험도의 변화 역시 크지 않은 것으로 평가되었다. 본 연구에서 제안한 방법론은 미래 강풍으로 인한 피해를 예측하고 대비하기 위한 방법으로 사 용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구에서의 강풍 위험도 평가를 국가 차원에 적용하기 위해서는 강풍 위험에 대한 공간적 확장과 더불어 피해 대상물에 대한 강풍 취약도의 추가적인 개발이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.