Methods For The Seismic Verification Of A Fast-Reactor Core

This paper presents the main features of the methods applied by the Fast Reactor Department of the Italian Energy Authority (ENEA) to the seismic verification of the core of the Italian PEC fast reactor test facility, which is in advanced construction at the Brasimone site. It also points out the problems which in general remain open in the fast reactor core seismic analysis. The aim is to contribute towards a generally acceptable philosophy on core seismic verification techniques and suggest items of possible co-operation for future developments.