Fortner, Brian.

Nuclear Shutdown. / Brian Fortner. - Civil Engineering, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 65. Environment, 1522-3205; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Nuclear Shutdown, April 2001; pp. 36+.

"Most demolition projects unfold very quickly, but dismantling a nuclear power plant involves meticulous planning and takes years of effort. The reason: there's no margin for error." (CIVIL ENGINEERING) The author describes the challenging task of decommissioning a nuclear power plant, in which each part of the plant is "meticulously analyzed, removed, and discarded according to strict waste classification criteria.".

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Nuclear power plants--Decommissioning.
Radioactive waste disposal.

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