This report describes an analytical and experimental study to define the shock and vibration environment during off-site transportation of irradiated fuel. Two modes of transportation are considered: road and rail. Computer simulation and modal testing were used to determine the normal off-site transportation shock and vibration input from the vehicle/tiedown configuration as well as the shock and vibration transmission through the module structure. The results indicate that vertical preload of the module stack is not necessary during road transportation. During rail transport, the predicted shock response spectra at the module tubes due to railcar coupling impact indicate that vertical restraint on the module stack may be required if the fuel bundle impact tests predict bundle failures for such a transient shock. 25 refs. (Atomindex citation 19:036443)
Irradiated Fuel Shock and Vibration Environment during off-Site Transportation
1983
135 pages
Report
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English