ML19205A517

NER047 - N. Ezell Et Al., Experimental Collaboration for Thick Concrete Structures with Alkali-Silica Reaction (2018)

ML19205A517
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	07/24/2019
From:	Morgan, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, NextEra Energy Seabrook
To:	Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
SECY RAS
References
50-443-LA-2, ASLBP 17-953-02-LA-BD01, RAS 55113
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Hearing Exhibit Exhibit Number: NER047 Exhibit

Title:

N. Ezell et al., Experimental Collaboration for Thick Concrete Structures with Alkali-Silica Reaction (2018)

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