ETC-C and RCC-CW : general introduction
EN BREF
The ETC-C and RCC-CW are the codes used to design and build the civil structures of nuclear power plants. The ETC-C (EPR Technical Code for Civil Works) is specific to EPR nuclear power plant whereas the RCC-CW (Rules for design and construction of PWR nuclear civil works) can be applied to others projects. Both these codes were published by AFCEN (French Association for design, construction and surveillance rules of nuclear power plant components), respectively in 2012 and 2015.
This training session explains the objectives and the applicability of a nuclear code for civil works and gives an overview of the content of these two codes.
The course is delivered in English.
OBJECTIFS
The purpose of this 1-day training course is to introduce and outline the new ETC-C & RCC-CW 2015 Code.
PROGRAMME DÉTAILLÉ ET HORAIRES
Introduction to the training session
Around the table
Presentation of AFCEN :
- organization, members
- AFCEN CW codes and publications
General introduction to the RCC-CW/ETC
- main objectives and relevant structures
- the 3 parts
- links with the safety report
- differences with traditional codes
- others codes (ASMES, etc...)
Design and Design extension
Construction part :
- geotechnical part
- concrete
- reinforcement and prestressing system
- joints, concrete pipes
Metal part :
- anchorages, steel liners