Study on a concrete filled structure for nuclear power plants Original Research Article

The feasibility of a new structural system for nuclear power plant buildings utilizing concrete filled steel structures, termed `SC structural systemʹ was studied. SC wall test specimens (1/5 scale) were manufactured and compressive loading tests were carried out to determine how to prevent buckling. Also, bending shear tests were performed using H-section wall specimens to determine the shear and bending characteristics of SC walls. This paper presents an outline of the feasibility study, and the various structural properties resulting from the experiments.