ASME STP/NU-040

Description / Abstract: This report is the result of work performed under Task 9 titled " Update and Improve Subsection NH – Simplified Elastic and Inelastic Design Analysis Methods." ASME ST-LLC has introduced the results of the project into the ASME volunteer standards committees developing new code rules for Generation IV nuclear reactors. The project deliverables are expected to become vital references for the committees and serve as important technical bases for new rules. These new rules will be developed under ASME's voluntary consensus process, which requires balance of interest, openness, consensus and due process. Through the course of the project, ASME STLLC has involved key stakeholders from industry and government to help ensure that the technical direction of the research supports the anticipated codes and standards needs. This directed approach and early stakeholder involvement is expected to result in consensus building that will ultimately expedite the standards development process as well as commercialization of the technology