New Tests Find Ap1000 Shield 'Strong,' Westinghouse Says

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To support its case for the safety of its nuclear power plant design, Westinghouse Electric Co. said on Friday that Purdue University researchers tested the shield building for the AP1000 and found it more than meets federal regulator's strength requirements.

Westinghouse spokesman Vaughn Gilbert said the analysis was to "make sure we have independent, third-party analysis to verify our results are accurate."

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New Tests Find Ap1000 Shield 'Strong,' Westinghouse Says

Purdue researchers found the structure is "flexible and strong enough to withstand earthquake forces more powerful than federal design requir...

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