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1. 1. Numerical simulations of energy absorbing boundaries for elastic wave propagation in thick concrete structures subjected to impact loading

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik

   Author : Daniel Olsson; [2012]
   Keywords : Numerical simulations; elastic media; wave propagation; concrete; impact loading; energy absorbing boundaries; longitudinal; primary wave; secondary wave; shear; Rayleigh damping; Rayleigh wave;

   Abstract : As many of the world’s nuclear power plants are near the end of their supposed life span a need arise to assess the components crucial to the safety of these plants. One of these crucial components is the concrete reactor confinement; to assess its condition, non-destructive testing (NDT) is an attractive method. READ MORE