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Instrumentation for use in prestressed-concrete reactor pressure vessels

The origin of the instrumentation R & D program in connection with german activities in developing PCRV's, and the requirements for the instrumentation systems are discussed by the authors

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  1. Division Measuring and Control Technique, Bundesanstalt für Materialprufung (BAM), 1000, Berlin 45, Germany

    N. Czaika (Head)

  2. Laboratory Mechanical Measuring and Control Technique, Bundesanstalt für Materialprufung (BAM), 1000, Berlin 45, Germany

    N. Mayer (Head)

  3. Laboratory Electrical Measuring and Control Technique, Bundesanstalt für Materialprufung (BAM), 1000, Berlin 45, Germany

    C. Amberg (Scientific co-worker) & G. Magiera (Scientific co-worker)

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Czaika, N., Mayer, N., Amberg, C. et al. Instrumentation for use in prestressed-concrete reactor pressure vessels. Experimental Mechanics 14, 82–88 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02323131

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