Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 76e2cd41-eada-4a81-bc9e-1df5cf439180
Document Type: srp
Title: SPECIAL TOPICS FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1422/ML14227A637.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.9.1
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lytical results published in relevant engineering literature (iii) Acceptable experimental tests (iv) A similar computer program previously accepted by NRC or acceptable to the staff (e.g., commercial computer program) A summary comparison of the solution obtained from sources (i) through (iv) should be provided in either graphical or numerical form. In addition, the complete computer printout of the input and the solution should be submitted for every benchmark problem. These solutions may be referenced, and need not be resubmitted, in subsequent license applications, provided the information submitted under Items A and B remains unchanged. 3. To meet the requirements of GDCs 1, 14, and 15, if experimental stress analysis methods are used in lieu of analytical methods for any seismic Category I components, ASME BPV Code or non-Code components and supports, the section of the SAR addressing the experimental stress analysis methods is acceptable if the information meets the provisions of Appendix II to ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1 and, as in the case of analytical methods, if the information is sufficiently detailed to show the design meeting the provisions of the Code-required “Design Specifications.” 4. To meet the requirements of GDCs 1, 14, and 15 when Service Level D limits are specified by the applicant for ASME BPV Code Class 1 components, component supports, core support structure components, and reactor vessel internal components, and other non-Code items, the methods of analysis to calculate the stresses and deformations should conform to the methods outlined in Appendix F to ASME Code, Section III, Division 1, subject to the conditions addressed in Subsection III.4 of this SRP section. Technical Rationale The technical rationale for application of these criteria to reviews performed under this SRP section is discussed in the following paragraphs: 1. GDC 1 requires in part, that SSCs important to safety be designed, fabricated, erected, and