NP 655 - Structural Analysis/Testing of Radioactive Material Packages

(1 unit)

Techniques for structural analysis and testing of radioactive material (RAM) packages for certification. Includes test demonstration and facility tours. This course is offered primarily at Sandia National Laboratory in New Mexico and may be occasionally offered at other authorized locations. Students are responsible for all national laboratory fees and expenses associated with the course location.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and instructor permission. Structural analysis experience is strongly suggested.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. apply regulatory requirements for radioactive materials packaging.
3. understand issues and techniques in structural finite element analysis for radioactive materials packaging.
4. understand issues and techniques in the testing of RAM packages.
5. describe measurements and uncertainty principles.
6. understand requirements of the Safety Analysis Report for Packages (SARP).
7. understand design and performance of structural testing for radioactive materials packaging.

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