Abstract
A reinforced concrete hyperbolic cooling tower of a thermal power plant was built and put into operation in the late 1990s. To understand the current status of the structure, reliability, and seismic appraisal was carried out on the structure. Through field testing, investigations were conducted on structural damage, crack distribution, and tilting conditions. Through finite element analysis, combined with field testing conditions and previous design drawings, the safety and seismic performance of the structure were reviewed. This paper aims to provide guidance for the inspection and appraisal of reinforced concrete hyperbolic cooling towers and to provide valuable references for decision-makers and practitioners encountering similar problems in engineering practice.
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