Seismic isolation has emerged as a pivotal strategy in mitigating earthquake-induced damage by decoupling structures from ground motions. Recent advancements encompass both experimental and numerical ...

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This Safety Guide provides recommendations on how to meet the applicable safety requirements in relation to the design aspects of new nuclear installations subjected ...

The response of a nuclear installation’s structure during an earthquake depends on the characteristics of the ground motion, the surrounding soil and the structure itself. Soil– structure interaction ...