In countries like Canada (CSA Group), Germany (DIN), or Japan (JIS), local standards organizations may resell RCC-M codes. However, direct purchase from AFCEN or AFNOR is usually faster.
| Document | Content | RCC‑M Reference | |----------|---------|-----------------| | Design Calculation Report (DCR) | All hand calculations, FE results, assumptions, safety factors. | §6.1 – “Design justification” | | Materials & Welding Procedure Files (MPF / WPQR) | Certificates, heat‑treatment records, welding qualification tests. | §5.3 – “Welding procedures” | | Manufacturing Drawing (MD) | Fully dimensioned, toleranced CAD drawing with notes on RCC‑M limits (e.g., radius ≥ X, fillet ≤ Y). | §2.4 – “Drawing conventions” | | Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) | NDT methods (ultrasonic, radiography), acceptance criteria, frequency. | §7.2 – “Quality control” | | Configuration Management Log | Revision history, change requests, traceability matrix (RSD ↔ DCR ↔ MD). | §8.1 – “Configuration control” | rcc-m pdf download
All these records must be stored in a controlled document management system (e.g., ENOVIA, SharePoint with version control) and be available for audit. In countries like Canada (CSA Group), Germany (DIN),
[ ] 1. Acquire official RCC‑M PDF (AFNOR purchase / library)
[ ] 2. Draft Requirement Specification (loads, material, class)
[ ] 3. Build parametric solid model (respect min radius, hole spacing)
[ ] 4. Assign RCC‑M‑approved material data (σ_allow, k_T, k_R)
[ ] 5. Perform hand calculations: t_min, allowable stress, weld efficiency
[ ] 6. Set up FE model (mesh ≤ 0.2·t at critical zones)
[ ] 7. Run linear elastic analysis → verify σ_max ≤ σ_allow
[ ] 8. If cyclic loads → run fatigue S‑N analysis (Goodman/Gerber)
[ ] 9. Prepare DCR, MPF, WPQR, MD, ITP documents
[ ]10. Store all files in a controlled repository with traceability matrix
[ ]11. Review against RCC‑M checklist (Annex D, §6, §7)
[ ]12. Obtain sign‑off from Design Authority / Nuclear Safety Authority
Steel calculation is more complex due to varying bar diameters, bending schedules, and lap lengths. | Document | Content | RCC‑M Reference |
RCC‑M Note: For Class‑1 components, the global safety factor must be ≥ 1.2 after factoring in uncertainties (material, load, modelling).