AFCEN nuclear codes for Civil Works (ETC-C and RCC-CW) : general introduction

EN BREF
RCC-CW codes are published by AFCEN.
RCC-CW codes (Rules for design and construction of PWR nuclear civil works) are used to design and build the civil structures of nuclear power plants.
RCC-CW was published in 2010 and 2012 as ETC-C for EPR nuclear power plant.
The most recent RCC-CW editions (2015 to 2019) can be applied to PWR projects.
This training session explains the objectives and the applicability of a nuclear code for civil works and give an overview of the content of the RCC-CW.
La formation est dispensée en français
OBJECTIFS
The purpose of this 1-day training course is to introduce and outline the AFCEN RCC-CW codes.
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
FIN DE LA journée À 17h00
PRÉ-INSCRIPTION : AFCEN nuclear codes for Civil Works (ETC-C and RCC-CW) : general introduction