Title:
Plate Flexibility Effects on Loading of Concrete Expansion Anchors
Author(s):
L. D. Noble, M. J. Meyer, and G. L. Koci
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
103
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
117-132
Keywords:
anchors (fasteners); base plates; bolts; computer programs; earthquake-resistant structures; finite element method; flexibility; loads (forces); nuclear power plants; rigidity; stiffness; torsion; structural analysis; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/1673
Date:
9/1/1987
Abstract:
Present nuclear power plant design methods require that Seismic Category I pipe supports consider plate flexibility in determining the loading of expansion anchor bolts. Base plate flexibility has been determined to cause significant unequal loading when