| Abstract: | Recommendations for research to improve the seismic safety of Light Water Reactors (LWR) are presented in this paper, based on analysis of the answers to a questionnaire returned by 55 persons or groups working in the area of seismic safety of nuclear power plants. In addition to the questionnaire results, the recommendations also include ideas expressed at a meeting of an ad hoc group of professionals, formed by Sandia Laboratories; a review of literature, current research programs, and engineering judgment. |
