Open AccessStructural safety evaluation of the K Basin railcar and truck applications
Author(s) -
B.V. Winkel
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/442528
Subject(s) - truck , structural basin , trailer , engineering , documentation , automotive engineering , transport engineering , civil engineering , computer science , geology , paleontology , programming language
There are two rail spurs in the storage/transfer areas of both the K East and K West fuel storage basins. These rail spurs both end at the west edge of the basins. To avoid accidental entry of a railcar into a basin, administrative procedures and rail control hardware have been provided. Based upon a combination of historical documentation and existing adminstrative controls, a maximum credible impact accident was established. Using this design basis accident, the existing rail control hardware was evaluated for structural adequacy. The K Basin rail spurs are embedded in concrete, which permits truck/trailer entry into the same area. Safety issues for truck applications are also addressed