Design of Hazardous Mechanical Structures, Systems And Components for Extreme Loads

For structural-mechanical engineers, this volume examines the safe design of mechanical structures, systems, and components in hazardous facilities so that they can withstand extreme loads, both those that are man-induced or those resulting from external natural phenomena. It includes first order definition of the loads and analysis procedures for nuclear, petrochemical, and biomedical facilities. Coverage encompasses design classifications and safety goals, risk-based and risk-informed SSC Design Basis, generalized load phenomena, and the design acceptance criteria of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and others. Other topics discussed are earthquake design and natural hazard phenomena, external blast and high energy system SSC rupture loads, the vibration response of fluid distribution systems, buried tunnels, vaults, and piping, and quality assurance and control. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)