Nuclear Power

engNoveX provides a broad range of experience and expertise for the nuclear power industry. Some of the areas of expertise include the following:

• Analysis and design of Seismic Category I structures, systems and components (SSCs) 
• Development of three-dimensional finite element models in ANSYS, LS-DYNA, GT STRUDL, and ABAQUS following analysis guidelines in ASCE 4, ASCE 43 and NRC regulatory guides
• Development and translation of numerical models for soil-structure interaction (SSI) analyzes
• Provide responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and present and defend technical positions to the NRC during audits
• Development of sections of Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), as well as providing owner's review of FSAR sections
• Perform building impact assessments due to beyond design basis events
• Haul route analyzes for new and existing nuclear power plants
• Design of safety-related reinforced concrete slabs and shear walls per ACI 349 Code
• Subject matter expertise on seismic qualification of electrical raceways
• Evaluation of foundation soil spring models per ASCE Standard 4
• Experience with development of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code related work products
• Support design certification document (DCD) development for new generation nuclear power plants
• Evaluation of water retaining structures per TID-7024 and ACI 350
• Design of barriers for protection from tornado bourne and turbine generated missiles
• Aircraft impact assessments in accordance with Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 07-13
• Owner's review and defense to regulators
• Seismic fragility assessment
• SQUG experience-based qualification and SQURTS
• Structural control applications including specialty damping devices
• Experience complying and working under various clients' specific quality assurance programs to meet requirements of ANSI/ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 App. B, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A and DOE O 414.1D. 
• Verification and validation of commercial software

Learn more about some of our additional Advanced Analysis capabilities.