Verification of LS-DYNA Finite Element Impact Analysis by Comparison to Test Data and Classic First Principle Calculations

Year
2010
Author(s)
Andy Langston - Global Nuclear Fuel
Victor Smith - Global Nuclear Fuel
Abstract
Development: • RAJ-II BWR fresh fuel transport package developed in Japan as replacement for first generation design. • Drop tested in Japan for METI certification. • Drop tested in USA at Oak Ridge, TN facility for NRC SAR. • Drop tested in France by Japanese to validate loose rod container.