Seismic and Dynamic Analysis and Design Considerations for High Level Nuclear Waste Repositories
Seismic and Dynamic Analysis and Design Considerations for High Level Nuclear Waste Repositories

Author: J. Carl Stepp

Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers

Published: 1996-12-31

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 9780784402153

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A guide to developing detailed approaches and criteria for assessing and defining dynamic and seismic loads for the design of a geologic repository, as required before a permit and license can be issued. Overviews current principles and practices of load definition and design for facilities having comparable public safety impact, and demonstrates their application to the unique challenges of nuclear- waste repositories. The Yucca Mountain site is used as an example. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Dilemma of Siting a High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository
The Dilemma of Siting a High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository

Author: D. Easterling

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1995-05-31

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780792394396

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In the Dilemma of Siting a High-Level Nuclear Waste Repository, the authors examine siting conflicts from a variety of perspectives - political, psychological, and sociological - and identify the fundamental determinants of public opposition to waste-disposal facilities as a means of designing more effective approaches to solving the typical siting dilemma. In assessing the causes of public opposition, the book draws on various surveys of attitudes toward the repository as a function of predictors such as perceptions of risk, benefits and fairness.

Decision Making for Complex Socio-Technical Systems
Decision Making for Complex Socio-Technical Systems

Author: Thomas Flüeler

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-03-08

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 1402035292

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The long-term governance of radioactive waste continues to be a major complex and unresolved socio-technical issue. Previous technocratic approaches have so far failed. This empirically based study provides a novel approach to complementing technical expertise and economic/political power with stakeholder involvement. Inclusive participation is shown to be an asset that strengthens the processes, enhances robustness and facilitates sustainable decision making, thus adding value for all involved.

ASCE Combined Index
ASCE Combined Index

Author: American Society of Civil Engineers

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 1014

ISBN-13:

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Indexes materials appearing in the Society's Journals, Transactions, Manuals and reports, Special publications, and Civil engineering.