Structural Mechanics in Nuclear Power Technology

This course deals with structural components in nuclear power plant systems, their functional purposes, operating conditions, and mechanical-structural design requirements. It combines mechanics techniques with models of material behavior to determine adequacy of component design. Considerations include mechanical loading, brittle fracture, in-elastic behavior, elevated temperatures, neutron irradiation, and seismic effects. Level: Beginner. Free course materials from MIT OpenCourseWare including lecture notes, assignments, and exams.