QA and Management Specifications in the ITER Project - Iter Industry
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<strong>ITER</strong> for Swiss <strong>Industry</strong><br />
28 th September 2009, Kultur‐Cas<strong>in</strong>o Cas<strong>in</strong>o, Berne<br />
<strong>QA</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>ITER</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />
Jesus Izquierdo<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Support Division – Analysis <strong>and</strong> Codes
Outl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Issues to address:<br />
1.Why Quality Assurance<br />
2.Why <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong><br />
3.How to satisfy F4E <strong>Management</strong><br />
<strong>Specifications</strong>.<br />
4.Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
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Why <strong>QA</strong><br />
Installation Nucléaire de Base<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to French Regulation<br />
→ Order of August 10, 1984,<br />
Concern<strong>in</strong>g Quality <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> design,<br />
construction <strong>and</strong> operation of<br />
Basic Nuclear Installations<br />
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Why <strong>QA</strong><br />
French Authority<br />
European <strong>Industry</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> associations<br />
Quality Order<br />
of August 10,<br />
1984<br />
Nuclear Operator<br />
Domestic Agency<br />
<strong>ITER</strong> <strong>QA</strong><br />
<strong>ITER</strong> <strong>QA</strong><br />
Program<br />
Requirements<br />
<strong>ITER</strong><br />
ORGANIZATION<br />
DA <strong>QA</strong><br />
Program<br />
Requirements<br />
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Why <strong>QA</strong><br />
QUALITY ORDER OF AUGUST 10, 1984 FRENCH REGULATION FOR NUCLEAR SAFETY<br />
The required quality is obta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed on one h<strong>and</strong> by activities performed <strong>and</strong> on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
h<strong>and</strong> by organized <strong>and</strong> appropriate verification.<br />
Art 1. Graded quality<br />
management system<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to safety<br />
importance of<br />
components <strong>and</strong><br />
activities (SIC) - Set up<br />
at t<strong>the</strong> design stage <strong>and</strong><br />
extended throughout all <strong>the</strong><br />
subsequent stages of<br />
existence of <strong>the</strong> Installation.<br />
Art 2. Def<strong>in</strong>ition Art 6. Safety Art 14. Safety<br />
of safety relevant requirement are relevant studies<br />
activities. def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> specificities<br />
Art 7. Approp.<br />
human <strong>and</strong><br />
technical resour.<br />
Art 3. & 4. Ensure<br />
Control of<br />
Suppliers<br />
Art 12. &13.<br />
Manage age NC<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>cidents<br />
Art 8.<br />
Independent<br />
verification of<br />
safety relevant<br />
activities.<br />
Art 10. & 11. Art 5. Issue of <strong>QA</strong> manual +<br />
Document<strong>in</strong>g data & <strong>QA</strong> compliance report +<br />
manag<strong>in</strong>g records contractors assessment.<br />
At9 Art 9. <strong>QA</strong> management tt team +Evaluation <strong>and</strong> correction monitor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
i<br />
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Why <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Specifications</strong><br />
French<br />
Authority<br />
Regulations<br />
<strong>ITER</strong> <strong>QA</strong> PROGRAM<br />
Compliant with<br />
French Authority Regulations<br />
F4E <strong>QA</strong> PROGRAM<br />
Compliant with<br />
French Authority Regulations<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>ITER</strong> <strong>QA</strong> Program<br />
Associate<br />
or<br />
<strong>Industry</strong><br />
QUALITY PLAN<br />
Compliant with<br />
F4E <strong>QA</strong> Program<br />
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MS – Quality Plan<br />
The control of <strong>the</strong> technical activities of <strong>the</strong> suppliers are carried out<br />
through three contractual documents:<br />
– The technical specification (“what”) to def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> object of <strong>the</strong><br />
contract (<strong>the</strong> «as specified» configuration of <strong>the</strong> product).<br />
– The management specification (“how”) to def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> quality<br />
requirements to be met by <strong>the</strong> supplier QUALITY PLAN<br />
– The contract/grant agreement to def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong> commercial <strong>and</strong> legal<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> provisions that are applicable.<br />
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MS – Quality Plan<br />
The dedicated Quality plan describes <strong>the</strong><br />
operational quality system implemented<br />
by <strong>the</strong> bidder/supplier to ensure that:<br />
• Contract requirements will be met,<br />
• Evidence of such compliance will be<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
The Quality Plan shall have a m<strong>and</strong>atory<br />
structure. This makes it easier for all<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved to:<br />
• Compare Bidders Quality Plans<br />
• Review Quality Plans<br />
• Detect Miss<strong>in</strong>g Items <strong>in</strong> a Plan<br />
•Propose updates<br />
• Use it dur<strong>in</strong>g contract follow-up<br />
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MS – Quality Plan<br />
AT TENDER LEVEL<br />
– The Bidder shall provide, <strong>in</strong> its offer a mean<strong>in</strong>gful outl<strong>in</strong>e of a dedicated QP with <strong>the</strong><br />
plans, schedules <strong>and</strong> explanation of <strong>the</strong> provisions to comply with <strong>the</strong> requirements<br />
– The Bidder will be evaluated on <strong>the</strong> basis of its QP accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> Tender Specs.<br />
– Certification accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>ternational st<strong>and</strong>ard is not m<strong>and</strong>atory (but recommended).<br />
Specific requirements can be def<strong>in</strong>ed for each contract through <strong>the</strong> management<br />
specification based on <strong>the</strong> contract complexity.<br />
The Quality Plan shall be referenced as an “outl<strong>in</strong>e’ version where:<br />
– Some sections will be addressed as a description of <strong>the</strong> proposed system<br />
– The rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g sections shall have <strong>the</strong> description of <strong>the</strong> Bidder current system.<br />
(To have evidence that all <strong>the</strong> specific requirement are addressed <strong>and</strong> all provision for<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se requirements have been foreseen by <strong>the</strong> bidder)<br />
AT CONTRACT LEVEL<br />
1. Kick-off meet<strong>in</strong>g - <strong>the</strong> Supplier shall provide <strong>the</strong> proposed Quality Plan;<br />
2. The Supplier shall not beg<strong>in</strong> any work without <strong>the</strong> QP be<strong>in</strong>g approved <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
3. Dur<strong>in</strong>g Contract implementation, i <strong>the</strong> Supplier shall update <strong>the</strong> Quality Plan (or parts of<br />
it) as/if required <strong>and</strong> shall submit it for approval to F4E.<br />
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MS – Graded Quality Level<br />
Quality Implementation with<strong>in</strong> Fusion for Energy projects uses a “Graded Approach” to<br />
def<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> perform quality requirements.<br />
The Quality Classes are def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>: FE-<strong>QA</strong>-010 - Quality Classification (where specific<br />
requirements for each quality class are provided)<br />
They are def<strong>in</strong>ed on <strong>the</strong> basis of:<br />
– Safety Importance Class assigned to <strong>the</strong> item,<br />
– Anticipated impact of item failure or malfunction on plant availability,<br />
– Maturity <strong>and</strong> complexity related to a risk of failure or malfunction.<br />
Items may belong to one of four (4) quality classes, def<strong>in</strong>ed as follows:<br />
Class 1<br />
Class 2<br />
Any Safety Related class Item OR any item whose failure/malfunction could result <strong>in</strong> extensive<br />
mach<strong>in</strong>e downtime<br />
Any Non-Safety Related Class Item whose failure could result <strong>in</strong> major downtime <strong>and</strong><br />
cost/schedule impacts.<br />
Class 3<br />
Any Non-Safety Related Class Item whose failure could result <strong>in</strong> limited it downtime, cost/schedule<br />
impact<br />
Class 4<br />
Commercial Grade Items that are off <strong>the</strong> commercial shelf purchased item us<strong>in</strong>g manufacturers<br />
catalogues without <strong>the</strong> need to provide an eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g g specification. No <strong>QA</strong> Program applicability.<br />
A m<strong>in</strong>imum of a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is required on delivery.<br />
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MS – Control Plan<br />
Matrix with <strong>the</strong> WBS <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
milestones, criteria, key po<strong>in</strong>ts (hold,<br />
acceptance, review, notification, etc).<br />
The Control plan is a sequence of<br />
critical operations, <strong>in</strong>structions <strong>and</strong><br />
requirements, activities that F4E or its<br />
representative <strong>in</strong>tends to observe<br />
Includes <strong>the</strong> requirements <strong>and</strong> actors of<br />
activities <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> status of <strong>the</strong> operation<br />
listed.<br />
Will be used as a Review Matrix by:<br />
- supplier<br />
-F4E<br />
Annex to <strong>the</strong> Quality Plan<br />
(Up-to-date status is essential)<br />
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MS - Documentation Schedule<br />
Contract Implementation <strong>and</strong> Follow-up<br />
Documentation.<br />
Up-to-date list of:<br />
– records<br />
– plans/ schedules/ manuals<br />
– draw<strong>in</strong>gs/ models<br />
– documents <strong>and</strong> data expected dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> contract <strong>and</strong>/or essential to<br />
perform <strong>the</strong> task <strong>and</strong>/or part of <strong>the</strong><br />
ADP<br />
– Progress Meet<strong>in</strong>gs Documentation<br />
(decision records)<br />
– Progress Report (usually monthly)<br />
– F<strong>in</strong>al <strong>and</strong> Intermediate Report<br />
Annex to <strong>the</strong> Quality Plan<br />
Up-to-date status is essential<br />
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MS - Subcontract<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Subcontractor must be accepted by F4E<br />
Quality Assurance Requirement:<br />
– Quality System, or<br />
– Assessment Report<br />
All major or critical items <strong>and</strong> activities<br />
subcontracted by <strong>the</strong> Supplier<br />
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MS – Change <strong>Management</strong><br />
Divergences are addressed with <strong>the</strong><br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g processes:<br />
Change – a previously proposed <strong>and</strong><br />
approved modification to a specified<br />
requirement (current approved<br />
configuration basel<strong>in</strong>es).<br />
Deviation - a previously planned<br />
alternative to a specified requirement<br />
def<strong>in</strong>ed for a specific scope (a limited<br />
quantity of product or period of time, <strong>and</strong><br />
for a specific use).<br />
Nonconformity – any condition which<br />
does not comply with a specified<br />
requirement.<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
Multi-code approach is applied for <strong>the</strong> selection of <strong>the</strong> Codes for<br />
various <strong>ITER</strong> components:<br />
• <strong>the</strong> wide variety of <strong>the</strong> <strong>ITER</strong> components <strong>and</strong> loads which does not allow to<br />
use one exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustrial Code;<br />
• <strong>the</strong> needs to use some advantages of specific exist<strong>in</strong>g Codes to cover <strong>the</strong><br />
particular <strong>ITER</strong> operational requirements;<br />
• <strong>the</strong> unique feature of some <strong>ITER</strong> components (magnet, <strong>in</strong>-vessels) for which<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are no exist<strong>in</strong>g Codes <strong>and</strong> special Codes shall be developed;<br />
• <strong>the</strong> reduction of cost of equipment due to <strong>the</strong> procurement shar<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>ITER</strong> Members.<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards - Mechanics<br />
In France, <strong>the</strong> basic regulatory documents do not require specific<br />
design <strong>and</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Codes, but are documents formulat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
general Essential Safety Requirements (ESR) <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> ways how to<br />
fulfil <strong>the</strong>se requirements from technical <strong>and</strong> legal po<strong>in</strong>t of view.<br />
• Pressure Equipment Directive, 97/23/EC (PED), Directive <strong>the</strong><br />
French order No 1046, 13th December 1999 concern<strong>in</strong>g pressure<br />
equipment (<strong>and</strong> ammenndmends)<br />
• French Order dated 12th December 2005 concern<strong>in</strong>g nuclear<br />
pressure equipment<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards - Mechanics<br />
•<strong>ITER</strong> components are designed <strong>and</strong> manufactured follow<strong>in</strong>g, when<br />
possible, exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustrial codes.<br />
• Special additional requirements have been prepared as addendum or<br />
technical specifications to <strong>the</strong> basic selected codes for specific systems<br />
• Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> procurement based on <strong>in</strong>ternational contributions <strong>the</strong><br />
reference codes are selected from <strong>the</strong> ASME codes. ASME has also<br />
published documents that provide guides to demonstrate conformity to<br />
European requirements<br />
• In some cases European Codes have been or could be selected for<br />
special application where <strong>the</strong> rules better address specific applications.<br />
• Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>ITER</strong> design phase a large effort has been devoted to <strong>the</strong><br />
preparation of design criteria for <strong>the</strong> magnets <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>-vessel<br />
components.<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards - Mechanics<br />
Component<br />
Magnets<br />
PED Category<br />
or ESPN category & level<br />
Magnet structure no PED<br />
Manifolds <strong>and</strong> pip<strong>in</strong>g PED<br />
Selected Codes<br />
Design – Structural Design Criteria - Magnet<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g – Technical specification<br />
Acceptance criteria – SDC-MC, based on ASME<br />
XI<br />
Comments<br />
Notified Body is not <strong>in</strong>volved.<br />
Vacuum<br />
ESPN:<br />
Metallic parts<br />
Agreed Notified Body shall<br />
Vessel Category IV for pressure <strong>and</strong><br />
Nuclear Level N2/N3<br />
Design <strong>and</strong> Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g: RCC-MR 2007<br />
Non-metallic w<strong>in</strong>dows<br />
Technical specifications<br />
check design, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong> conformity.<br />
Blanket<br />
Blanket Modules – Cat. IV<br />
Design – Structural t Design Criteria i – IVC<br />
Agreed Notified Body shall<br />
Pip<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> manifold – Cat. I, Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>spection: ASME or EN<br />
check design, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
System<br />
Level N3<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards (conventional parts) <strong>and</strong> TechSPecs <strong>and</strong> conformity.<br />
+ TBD<br />
fror o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Divertor case to be considered<br />
Titi Tritium<br />
Categories I-IV, IV Level N2,<br />
Design <strong>and</strong> Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
Conformity with PED/ESPN<br />
Plant <strong>and</strong> N3 or non-nuclear<br />
- Vessels ASME Section VIII, Div. 2<br />
required, Agrreed notifyed<br />
Detritiation<br />
- Pip<strong>in</strong>g ASME B 31.3, Category M<br />
Body required.<br />
- Valves ASME B16.34<br />
Use of EN st<strong>and</strong>ards under<br />
-…<br />
consideration.<br />
And Technical <strong>Specifications</strong><br />
…<br />
Complete table <strong>in</strong> “Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards for <strong>ITER</strong> Mechanical Components”<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards - Mechanics<br />
RCC-MR 2002<br />
Generic - Integrated <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> base<br />
Code<br />
- Rules for bolts (RB 3280 +A6)<br />
- Materials<br />
- Electron Beam <strong>and</strong> Laser<br />
weld<strong>in</strong>g<br />
- Pressure test<br />
- Rules for box structures<br />
(RC3800+RC4000)<br />
Specific - Appendix A19<br />
- Categorization of welded jo<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
- Special rules for permanent<br />
attachments seal<strong>in</strong>g welds <strong>and</strong><br />
Cu coat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
- Use of alternative NDE methods<br />
(Ultrasonic Test<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Photo<br />
Thermal Camera)<br />
- Low Co materials<br />
<strong>ITER</strong> needs - box type structure -<br />
Requirements of ESP <strong>and</strong> ESPN<br />
Introduction of European (Harmonized) St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
RCC-MR 2007<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards - Electrical<br />
To refer as much as possible <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational electrical st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
issued by <strong>the</strong> International Electro-technical Commission (IEC).<br />
To facilitate <strong>the</strong> licens<strong>in</strong>g process by adopt<strong>in</strong>g French St<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong><br />
European Directives cover<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g items:<br />
– <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>and</strong> operation rules;<br />
– design, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> test<strong>in</strong>g of components affect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
safety (nuclear <strong>and</strong> personnel) <strong>and</strong> fire protection.<br />
<strong>ITER</strong> Electrical Design H<strong>and</strong>book, Part 3: Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards - Electrical<br />
SSEN EQUIPMENT<br />
MV / LV DISTRIBUTION<br />
TRANSFORMERS<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
Indoor /<br />
Outdoor<br />
Facilities<br />
Site<br />
Installation<br />
St<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
Nuclear Safety<br />
Personal<br />
Safety<br />
Tokamak<br />
Complex<br />
Test<br />
IEC 60076-1 IEC 60068-3-3<br />
IEC 60076-2<br />
IEC 60076-1<br />
IEC 60076-…<br />
IEC 60076-2<br />
IEC 60076-7<br />
IEC 60296<br />
IEC 60068-3-3<br />
IEC 60076-…<br />
IEC 60364<br />
IEC 60364-4<br />
IEC 60664-1<br />
IEC 60780<br />
IEC 60754<br />
IEC 60076-11<br />
IEC 60068-1<br />
IEC 60905<br />
IEC 60479<br />
IEC 61000-5<br />
(SR)<br />
IEC 61249-2-<br />
IEC 60664-1<br />
IEC 60364<br />
IEC 61000-5<br />
IEC 61140<br />
IEC 61000-6-2<br />
IEC 60980<br />
21<br />
IEC 60754<br />
IEC 61140<br />
NF C15-100<br />
100<br />
IEC 61000-6-4<br />
(SR)<br />
IEC 61000-6-2<br />
NF C15-100<br />
HD 538-2 S1<br />
IEC 61000-6-4<br />
NF C 52-112 /<br />
IEC 61249-2-<br />
NF EN 50464<br />
21<br />
CIRCUIT BREAKER<br />
IEC 60664-1<br />
IEC 60947-1<br />
IEC 60947-2<br />
IEC 61000-5<br />
IEC 61000-6-2<br />
IEC 61000-6-4<br />
IEC 60364<br />
IEC 60947-1<br />
IEC 60068-1<br />
IEC 60947-2<br />
IEC 60364 IEC 61000-5<br />
IEC 61140<br />
NF C15-100<br />
IEC 60068-3-3<br />
IEC 60364-4<br />
IEC 60479<br />
IEC 61140<br />
NF C15-100<br />
IEC 60754<br />
IEC 61249-2-<br />
21<br />
IEC 60068-3-3<br />
IEC 60439-1<br />
IEC 60664-1<br />
IEC 60947-1<br />
IEC 60947-2<br />
IEC 61000-4-2<br />
IEC 61000-4-4<br />
…<br />
…<br />
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Codes <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards – Build<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
Civil Works<br />
Safety Related Build<strong>in</strong>gs - <strong>ITER</strong> Structural Design Code for Build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
– Adaptation of state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art structural design criteria for civil works<br />
– Specificities of <strong>the</strong> configurations <strong>and</strong> loads of a fusion nuclear plant<br />
– Based on <strong>the</strong> concept of <strong>the</strong> limit state design used jo<strong>in</strong>tly with <strong>the</strong><br />
method of <strong>the</strong> partial factors, as stipulated <strong>in</strong> Eurocode EN 1990<br />
– First part devoted to <strong>the</strong> design specifications of <strong>the</strong> safety important<br />
build<strong>in</strong>gs of <strong>ITER</strong><br />
– Construction rules def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> second part (topography, tolerances,<br />
earthworks, concrete works, formwork, re<strong>in</strong>forcement, base isolation<br />
<strong>and</strong> elastomeric bear<strong>in</strong>gs, leak-tight metal parts on conta<strong>in</strong>ment, etc.).<br />
No safety related build<strong>in</strong>gs - Application of Eurocode (ma<strong>in</strong>ly)<br />
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THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION<br />
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