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Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 4 | Number 2 | September 1983 | Pages 1352-1356
Magnet Engineering | doi.org/10.13182/FST83-A23044
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The structural support system for two equilibrium field coil conductor concepts is considered for the fusion energy design (FED) 8/10T baseline magnetic fusion system. Both conductor concepts are discussed, Results indicate that regardless of the conductor concept employed, an external support beam/frame structural system is required to equilibrate the accumulative loadings.
