- Report
- Nuclear Power
Determination of stresses in grouted strands of a reactor containment by a destructive test method
In the Nordic countries, the reactor containment is designed as a cylindrical concrete structure prestressed by horizontal and vertical tendons that can be bonded or unbonded. The stress of the tendons is an important security function for the containment in case of accident.
The aim of this study is to analyze prestressed bonded tendons obtained through the decommissioning of Barsebäck nuclear power plant, to better understand the factors that influence their performance. The results show that it is possible to estimate the stress in bonded tendons through instrumentation and cutting of cables. Furthermore, the article shows that Barsebäck's tendons have lost remarkably little of their stress.
Publications and reports
Here you will find reports and fact sheets from the program.
- Report
Methods for Locating Pool Liner Leakage at Nuclear Power Plants
This report evaluates practical methods for localizing leakage-relevant defects in thin stainless-steel pool liners in nuclear facilities, with particular emphasis on inspection under water.
|2026:1156Markus Nilsson, Lunds University
- Report
Determination of stresses in grouted strands of a reactor containment by a destructive test method
The aim of this study is to analyze prestressed bonded tendons obtained through the decommissioning of Barsebäck nuclear power plant, to better understand the factors that influence their performance.
|2025:1130Peter Lundqvist and Manouchehr Hassanzadeh, Sweco- Report
Wood-induced corrosion on steel plates embedded in concrete
The issue of wood-induced corrosion on concrete embedded steel plates is important for nuclear power plants, as it can potentially lead to structural integrity problems. This laboratory study aimed to investigate initiation and short-term development of this specific type of corrosion. The report is only available in Swedish with an English summary.
|2025:1123Jonas Engblom, Bertil Sandberg, Johan Ahlström
- Report
Shear Force Capacity of Existing Concrete Slabs
Shear force capacity in concrete slabs is crucial for structural integrity, especially in nuclear power plants where safety and reliability are paramount. In several cases low or sometimes insufficient shear force capacities have been observed in structural analyses of existing concrete slabs using modern codes. Understanding shear force capacity and how it has been treated in earlier codes helps ensure durability and safety, preventing structural failures.
|2025:1102LAMIS AHMED