Seismic Margin Assessment Methodology for NPP Buildings, Structures, and Equipment

The conditions for using the SMA method based on foreign databases on seismic classification are examined. In contrast to the initial SMA methodology a modified approach does not presume rejection of computationalexperimental evaluation of seismic safety under real conditions. However, the methodology presented examines the possibility of validated reduction of work, including rejection of computational-experimental checking when using the domestic database now under development. Evaluations of the seismic safety margin are used in the validation of service life extension for NPP, reexamination of safety, and probability analysis of safety as well as in establishing the technical specifications for equipment, modernization and reconstruction, and improving safety.