Embedment of Steel Spiral Cases in Concrete: Lessons from a Structural Deformation Accident in China

A spiral case structure (SCS) plays a significant role in the safe and reliable operation of a hydroelectric power plant (HPP). In an HPP with 700 MW class turbine in China, a structural deformation accident happened in the construction period causing severe loss. Based on in-situ measured data, thi...

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Main Authors: Xiaofeng Gao, Dan Fu, Hegao Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/17/8395