Abstract
This paper attempts to review the state of the art of methods of analysis and design of the concrete containment vessels required for BWR and PWR. A step-by-step critical appraisal of the existing work is given. Elastic, inelastic and cracking conditions under extreme loads are fully discussed. Problems associated with these structures are highlighted. A three-dimensional finite element analysis given by the author is included to cater for service, overload and dynamic cracking of such structures. Missile impact and seismic effects are included in this work. The second analysis is known as the limit state analysis, which is given to design such vessels for any kind of load. Two existing vessels in reinforced and pre-stressed concrete are examined. Substantial calculations are given in order to assess their behaviour. Both these original analyses were developed by the author and are given in the appendices. They have been fully tested on four other vesels and two models. Due to limitations of space, some of these details could not be revealed. A brief explanation is given regarding the computer programs supporting the above analysis.
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