An experimental study on LMR core seismic behavior with fluid couplings between closely spaced hexagons

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volumn 21, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 1008-1017

  Koo, Gyeong Hoi ^a   Lee, Jae Han ^a  

^a Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute   (South Korea)

Author keywords

CFAM (Consistent Fluid Added Mass) matrix; Core seismic analysis; FAMD code; Fluid coupling; Liquid metal reactor; SAC CORE code

Indexed keywords

EID: 34547155555     PISSN: 1738494X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03027650     Document Type: Article

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