Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Nuclear Risks : : Prediction and Assessment Beyond the Fukushima Accident.

• Author: Kamae, Katsuhiro.
• Place / Publishing House: Tokyo : : Springer Japan,, 2016.; ©2016.
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (177 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Foreword
• Preface
• Cooperators
• Contents
• Part I: Active Faults
• Chapter 1: Examination of the Correlation Between Tectonic Landforms and Shallow Subsurface Structural Datasets for the Estima...
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Data
• 1.3 Analysis Methods
• 1.4 Results and Discussion
• 1.5 Future Challenges
• References
• Chapter 2: Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Seismotectonic Provinces Using Earthquake, Active Fault, and Crustal Structur...
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Data and Method
• 2.2.1 Observed Seismicity (Fig.2.2a)
• 2.2.2 Distribution of Active Faults (Fig.2.2b)
• 2.2.3 Lower Limit of the Seismogenic Layer (Fig.2.2c)
• 2.2.4 Bouguer Gravity Anomaly (Fig.2.2d)
• 2.3 Result and Discussion
• 2.4 Future Challenges
• References
• Chapter 3: Multiple Regression Analysis for Estimating Earthquake Magnitude as a Function of Fault Length and Recurrence Inter...
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Data
• 3.3 Parameters for Analysis
• 3.4 Results and Discussion
• 3.5 Summary and Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 4: Coseismic Tsunami Simulation Assuming the Displacement of High-Angle Branching Active Faults Identified on the Cont...
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Active Fault Distribution
• 4.3 Fault Parameters
• 4.4 Tsunami Simulation and Results
• 4.5 Summary and Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 5: Extensive Area of Topographic Anaglyphs Covering Inland and Seafloor Derived Using a Detailed Digital Elevation Mod...
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Data and Methods
• 5.3 Fault-Related Broad Deformations in an Urban Area Identified on the Anaglyph
• 5.4 Coastal Geomorphology on the Anaglyph
• 5.5 Conclusions
• 5.6 Acknowledgment
• References
• Part II: Seismic Source Modeling and Seismic Motion.
• Chapter 6: Relation Between Stress Drops and Depths of Strong Motion Generation Areas Based on Previous Broadband Source Model...
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Data
• 6.3 Results
• 6.4 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 7: Heterogeneous Dynamic Stress Drops on Asperities in Inland Earthquakes Caused by Very Long Faults and Their Applica...
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Statistics of the Heterogeneous Stress Drops on the Asperities
• 7.2.1 Strike-Slip Faults
• 7.2.2 Reverse Faults
• 7.3 Procedure for Evaluating Fault Parameters
• 7.4 Examples of Strong Motion Prediction Under Heterogeneous Dynamic Stress Drops on the Asperities
• 7.5 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 8: Simulation of Broadband Strong Motion Based on the Empirical Greenś Spatial Derivative Method
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.1.1 Targeted Events and Stations
• 8.1.1.1 Estimation of the EGTD
• 8.1.1.2 Basic Equations
• 8.1.1.3 Correction of the Focal Mechanisms
• 8.1.1.4 Correction Applied to the Waveform Data
• 8.1.1.5 EGTD Estimation
• 8.1.1.6 Simulation of the Strong Ground Motion Using the EGTD
• 8.2 Conclusions
• References
• Part III: Probabilistic Risk Assessment with External Hazards
• Chapter 9: Development of Risk Assessment Methodology Against External Hazards for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 External Hazard Evaluation Methodologies
• 9.2.1 Snow
• 9.2.2 Tornado
• 9.2.3 Strong Wind
• 9.2.4 Volcanic Eruption
• 9.2.5 Forest Fire
• 9.3 Risk Assessment Methodologies Against Snow
• 9.3.1 PRA
• 9.3.2 Margin Assessment
• 9.4 Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 10: Effectiveness Evaluation About the Tsunami Measures Taken at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPS
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Outline of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station
• 10.3 Tsunami PRA for Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station
• 10.3.1 Tsunami Hazard Evaluation.
• 10.3.1.1 Tsunami Source Model
• 10.3.1.2 Uncertainty
• 10.3.1.3 Hazard Curve
• 10.3.2 Tsunami Fragility Evaluation
• 10.3.3 Accident Scenario Identification
• 10.3.3.1 The State Before the Implementation of Tsunami Countermeasures
• 10.3.3.2 The State After the Implementation of Tsunami Measures
• 10.3.4 Accident Sequence Evaluation
• 10.3.4.1 The State Before the Implementation of Tsunami Countermeasures
• 10.3.4.2 The State After the Implementation of Tsunami Countermeasures
• 10.4 Effectiveness Evaluation About the Measure Taken in the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant
• 10.5 Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 11: Development of a New Mathematical Framework for Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment for Nuclear Power Plants - P...
• 11.1 Background
• 11.2 Current Framework and Challenges of Seismic PRA Methodology
• 11.2.1 Current Method of Seismic PRA
• 11.2.1.1 General Procedure of Seismic PRA
• 11.2.1.2 Mathematical Framework of Current Method
• 11.2.2 Studies About Uncertainty Analysis Framework
• 11.2.2.1 Uncertainty Analysis Framework of Current Method
• 11.2.2.2 Issues of Current Mathematical Framework
• 11.2.2.3 Previous Studies Possibly to Resolve the Issues of Mathematical Framework
• 11.3 New Mathematical Framework for Seismic PRA Enhanced by High-Performance Computing
• 11.3.1 Option A: Using High-Performance Computing Results Directly
• 11.3.2 Option B: Using Intermediate Parameters such as Capacity Factors Derived from Building Response Analysis
• 11.4 Installation of Uncertainty Analysis Function Using Response Factor Method for SECOM2-DQFM
• 11.4.1 Improvement of SECOM2-DQFM CODE
• 11.4.2 Analysis Results
• 11.5 Conclusions
• References
• Part IV: Nuclear Risk Governance in Society.
• Chapter 12: Deficits of Japanese Nuclear Risk Governance Remaining After the Fukushima Accident: Case of Contaminated Water Ma...
• 12.1 Introduction: Failure Trajectory of Postaccident On-site Management
• 12.2 Contaminated Water Management at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
• 12.2.1 Failure to Build Consensus Through Explanations After the Fact and Follow-up Measures [1]: Delay in Addressing the ``Gr...
• 12.2.2 Failure to Build Consensus Through Explanations After the Fact and Follow-up Measures [2]: Postponing ``for the Time Be...
• 12.2.3 Incremental Development of a Governance System
• 12.3 Discussion: Contaminated Water Management as a Case of ``Structural Disaster ́́-- 12.4 Concluding Remarks: To Remedy Structural Deficits of Japanese Nuclear Governance
• References
• Chapter 13: A Community-Based Risk Communication Approach on Low-Dose Radiation Effect
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Opinion Survey for Tsuruga Inhabitants
• 13.3 Community-Based Risk Communication Approach
• 13.4 Discussion
• 13.5 Conclusion
• References.