TY - CONF A1 - Linnemann, Konrad A1 - Ballheimer, Viktor A1 - Sterthaus, Jens A1 - Wille, Frank T1 - Methodological aspects for finite element modeling of lid systems for type B(U) transport packages T2 - RAMTRANSPORT 2012 - 9th International Conference on the Radioactive Materials Transport and Storage (Proceedings) N2 - The regulatory compliance of the containment system is of essential importance for the assessment process of Type B(U) transport packages. The requirements of the IAEA safety standards for transport conditions implies high loading on the containment system. The integrity of the containment system has to be ensured in mechanical and thermal tests. The containment system of German SNF and HLW transport packages usually includes bolted lids with metal gaskets. The finite element (FE) method is recommended for the analysis of lid systems according to the guideline BAM-GGR 012 for assessment of bolted lid and trunnion systems. FE analyses provide more accurate and detailed information about loading and deformation of such kind of structures. The results allow the strength assessment of the lid and bolts as well as the evaluation of relative displacements between the lid and the cask body in the area of the gasket groove. This paper discusses aspects concerning FE simulation of lid systems for Type B(U) packages for the transport of SNF and HLW. The work is based on the experiences of BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing as the German competent authority for the mechanical design assessment of such kind of packages. The issues considered include modeling strategies, analysis techniques and the interpretation of results. A particular focus of this paper is on the evaluation of the results with regard to FE accuracy, influence of the FE contact formulation and FE modeling techniques to take the metallic gasket into account. T2 - RAMTRANSPORT 2012 - 9th International Conference on the Radioactive Materials Transport and Storage CY - London, UK DA - 2012-05-22 PY - 2012 IS - Paper 2.2 RAM 27 SP - 1 EP - 8 AN - OPUS4-26353 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -