Probabilistic nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete bubbler tower structure failure

Abstract

This paper describes the reliability analysis of concrete bubbler tower structure of nuclear power plant with the reactor WWER 440 under high internal overpressure. There is showed summary of calculation models and calculation methods for the probability analysis of the structural integrity considering degradation effects and high internal overpressure. The uncertainties of the resistance and the calculation model were taking in the account in the RSM method.