@inproceedings{cc16801d81fb4c9c9686277b0f57c210,
title = "Developing a Computerized Aging Management System for Concrete Structures in Finnish Nuclear Power Plants",
abstract = "Finland has four nuclear reactors units in two power plants. The first unit started operation in 1977 and in the early 1980's all four units were in use. During the last few years the aging management of the Nuclear Power Plant's (NPP) concrete structures has grown an important issue because the existing structures are reaching the end of their licensed operating lifetime (about 40 years). Therefore the nuclear power companies are developing aging management systems to avoid premature degradation of NPP facilities and to be able to extend their operating lifetime. This paper is about the development of a computerized ageing management system for the nuclear power plants concrete structures. The computerized ageing management system is built upon central database and implementation applications. It will assist the personnel of power companies to implement the aging management activities at different phases of the lifetime of a power plant. It will provide systematic methods for planning, surveillance, inspection, monitoring, condition assessment, maintenance and repair of structures.",
keywords = "age management, computerized databases, concrete, nuclear power plants",
author = "Fahim Al-Neshawy and Jukka Piironen and Esko Sistonen and Erkki Vesikari and Mikko Tuomisto and Petr Hradil and Miguel Ferreira",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1051/epjconf/20135603001",
language = "English",
series = "EPJ Web of Conferences ",
publisher = "EDP Sciences",
pages = "1--8",
editor = "V. L{\textquoteright}Hostis and R. Gens",
booktitle = "International Workshop NUCPERF 2012: Long-Term Performance of Cementitious Barriers and Reinforced Concrete in Nuclear Power Plant and Radioactive Waste Storage and Disposal (RILEM Event TC 226-CNM and EFC Event 351)",
address = "France",
note = "RILEM Workshop on Long-Term Performance of Cementitious Barriers and Reinforced Concrete in Nuclear Power Plants , NUCPERF ; Conference date: 12-11-2012 Through 15-11-2012",
}