Despite all the efforts being put into expanding renewable energy sources, large-scale power stations will be essential as part of a reliable energy supply strategy for a longer period. Given that they are low on CO2 emissions, many countries are moving into or expanding nuclear energy to cover their baseload supply. Despite all the efforts being put into expanding renewable energy sources, large-scale power stations will be essential as part of a reliable energy supply strategy for a longer period. Given that they are low on CO2 emissions, many countries are moving into or expanding nuclear energy to cover their baseload supply. Foreword Introduction - The energy demand - Electricity generation - Importance of nuclear energy Nuclear energy - Generating electricity by nuclear power plants - Nuclear fission - Radioactivity - Reactor concepts - Safety philosophy Approval aspects - Atomic energy and construction law - Interface between plant and construction engineering - Regular safety inspections - Planning and design requirements Building structures for nuclear plants - General notes - Nuclear power plants - Disposal constructions - Building execution - Dismantling Accident actions for the structural configuration of nuclear power plants - Overview - Internal actions - External actions Safety concept and design - Fundamentals - Partial safety factor concept - Design instructions for concrete, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures - Design instructions for steel components - Particularities of containment design Fastening systems - Fastening types - Anchorage with headed studs - Anchorage with metal anchors - Corrosion protection - Fire resistance Waterproofing of structures - Purposes of waterproofing structures - Requirements on waterproofing structures - Black tank - Bituminous thick coating - White tank - Impermeable concrete basement - Waterproofing strategy using the example of the OL3 nuclear power station Ageing and life cycle management - Overview - Ageing management of buildings - Ageing mechanisms in building materials - Implementation and documentation References