BENDING MOMENT ASSEMBLY FOR SIMULATING AS FOUND NUCLEAR REACTOR TUBE GEOMETRY

摘要

A bending moment assembly for simulating as found nuclear reactor tube geometry includes at least one pair of rigid leverage members for coupling with at least a portion of a tube. The radially inward portions of the members are secured to a tube portion outer surface. The members are axially spaced apart on the tube portion and extend radially away from the tube. A compliant bending moment actuator extends between radially outward portions of each pair of leverage members for applying force between the radially outward portions. Force between the outward portions displaces the outward portions relative each other for applying moment to the tube portion extending between the radially inward portions to compliantly deflect the tube. The bending moment assembly may be coupled with a mock-up assembly. The bending moment assembly may be coupled with an inner surface of the tube portion.