Seismic Assessment of Electrical Equipment in Power Substations: A Case Study for Circuit Breakers

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 36 Sayı: 1, 123 - 130, 01.01.2025

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Öz

Remarks are provided on the paper “Seismic assessment of electrical equipment in power substations: a case study for circuit breakers” by Kaatsız et al. on how allowable stresses are determined for steel framing members forming the support structure as well as the connection elements used in various parts of electrical devices.

Anahtar Kelimeler

seismic assessment, electrical equipment, seismic qualification

Kaynakça

• Kaatsız K., Alıcı F.S., Erberik M.A. Seismic assessment of electrical equipment in power substations: a case study for circuit breakers. Turkish Journal of Civil Engineering, 49-68, 2024.
• Code on Design, Calculation, and Construction Principles of Steel Structures. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, 2018.
• ANSI/AISC 360-22 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. American Institute of Steel Construction, 2022.