Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: c0d3006a-c4ee-4659-b650-837c0c94b143
Document Type: srp
Title: STABILITY OF SUBSURFACE MATERIALS AND FOUNDATIONS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052340604.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.5.4
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4.10). 2.5.4-2 Rev. 2 - July 1981 11. Criteria, references, and design methods (Subsection 2.5.4.11) used in static and seismic analyses of foundation materials, including an explana- tion of computer programs used in the analyses and soil loads on subsurface facilities. 12. Techniques and specifications to improve subsurface conditions (Subsec- tion 2.5.4.12), which are to be used at the site to provide suitable foundation conditions. 13. Additional information on foundations is covered in SRP Section 3.8.5 and should be cross-referenced to this section. The HGEB will coordinate other branch evaluations that interface with the Geotechnical Engineering aspects of the site as follows: Geosciences Branch (GB) will determine the adequacy of the geologic and seismic information cited in support of the applicant's conclusions concerning the suitability of the plant site as part of its primary review responsibility for SRP Section 2.5.1. GB also reviews the seismological and geological investigations carried out to establish the ground motion environment for seismic design of the plant, the procedures and analyses used by the applicant in establishing the SSE and OBE for the site, and the seismic design bases for foundations as part of its primary review responsibility for SRP Section 2.5.2. HGEB reviews the geotechnical parameters and methods employed in the analysis of soil and foundation response to the ground motion environment. The results of the stability evaluations of subsurface materials and foundations are reviewed by SEB to assure that the soil loads and structural deflections, including any reduction in support capability of subsurface materials, can safely be accommodated by structural components as part of its primary review responsibilities. for SRP Sections 3.7 and 3.8. Licensing Guidance Branch (LGB) will coordinate the review of technical specifications to insure that Geotechnical Engineering Design features related to materials of construction and