Reply to the comment on J.U. Klugel's: 'Problems in the application of the SSHAC probability method for assessing earthquake hazards at Swiss nuclear power plants,' Eng. Geol. Vol. 78, pp. 285-307, by Musson et al.

摘要

Seismic hazard analysis is an interdisciplinary effort. To provide the required input for a plant-specific seismic PSA, as was the goal for the PEGASOS-project, experts in different disciplines of science and engineering have to collaborate. Geoscientists can provide a valuable input to the analysis but they should not be left alone with the interpretation of the project objectives and the results. The project objectives can only be achieved by an adequate project organisation, which includes an active involvement of the client in the project. This shall be considered in the project organisation of future similar projects.