TOM: Alright. Well, here’s what I think is going on, based on your description. If you’ve got that much of a water source that close to the concrete slab – concrete is very hydroscopic. I mean it will really absorb water like crazy. And s...
For the overall model of the NCS, the restraining effect of the foundation base slab is simulated by fixing all the degrees of freedom at the bottom of the model. As mentioned previously, the NCS will be subjected to high temperatures and pressures under LOCA conditions. To examine the therma...