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Based on the revision of NUREG-1800 R2, section 4.7 and the applicable regulations, the results obtained from the fatigue analysis; it can be concluded that the structural girders of the BWR reactor building crane, will be able to fulfil their functions for an operation period of 60 years or more as required.

Acknowledgements

The authors kindly acknowledge the grant for the development of the Project 211704. It was awarded by the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT).

Statement

The conclusions and opinions stated in this paper do not represent the position of the National Commission on Nuclear Safety and Safeguards, where the co-author Pablo Ruiz López is working as an employee. Although special care has been taken to maintain the accuracy of the information and results, all the authors do not assume any responsibility for the consequences of its use. The use of particular mentions of countries, territories, companies, associations, products or methodologies does not imply any judgment or promotion by all the authors.

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