The aseismic design specification to which the Tokai plant was designed is summarized and explanations of certain of its requirements are given. A general review of the main features of the plant, with particular reference to aseismic problems, follows. Finally, certain elements of the design are selected for more detailed explanations of how their earthquake resistance was developed and demonstrated.
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