Case Study: a major nuclear facility improves seismic resilience with ABS Consulting

a major nuclear facility strengthens seismic resilience with ABS Consulting using ASCE/SEI 41-based assessments

The major nuclear facility engaged ABS Consulting to assess and upgrade the seismic resilience of its existing buildings to meet regulatory safety requirements. The challenge was to identify structural vulnerabilities and determine the necessity for retrofits.

ABS Consulting performed a tiered review using ASCE/SEI 41 guidance and Finite Element Methods to identify and quantify vulnerabilities. They then designed and provided bespoke retrofit solutions, delivering the client a cost-effective approach that resulted in seismically robust buildings and minimized operational disruption.