Hinkley Point C: Cover Enhancement for Precast Tunnel Segments Hinkley Point C is one of the UK’s most significant nuclear infrastructure projects, with its cooling water system relying on 5.3km of large-diameter seawater intake and outfall tunnels. With a 60-year design life required, enhanced protection of the precast concrete tunnel segments was essential. Located on… Read more
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Power Station Protection
Since the world’s first full-scale nuclear power station was opened some 60 years ago, reinforced and prestressed concrete have formed an integral part of the containment structure within nuclear plants. When nuclear power plants were first constructed, concrete was typically specified for its versatility and ability to achieve the primary functions of shielding and containment to prevent the release of fission products to… Read more