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OPEN TOP VERTICAL INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Traditional Construction Methods
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

The open-top/vertical installation construction method enables an improved logic that reduces costs while reducing the schedule risk. The internal structure of the reactor building is initially built as vertical walls without floors. Major modules, including the floors, are then installed in parallel.

Key term(s)
  • open top vertical installation construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de construction classiques
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
CONT

La méthode de construction de l'installation à toit ouvert/verticale améliore la logique de réduction des coûts tout en limitant les risques de dérapage du calendrier. La structure interne du bâtiment de réacteur est initialement construite sous forme de murs verticaux sans planchers. Les principaux modules, y compris les planchers, sont ensuite installés en parallèle.

Key term(s)
  • construction de l'installation à toit ouvert verticale

Spanish

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