Skanska to Build Aseismic Bearing Pedestal Prototype for Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR has contracted Skanska UK to create an aseismic bearing pedestal demonstrator for its small modular reactor (SMR) programme. This technology is designed to isolate buildings from seismic ground motion, enhancing safety and resilience.
The prototype will be developed at Skanska's facility in Doncaster, England, to standardize the SMR design across various geotechnical conditions. Rolls-Royce SMR is a preferred bidder in the Great British Energy - Nuclear competition and has plans, in collaboration with the Czech utility ČEZ, to develop up to three gigawatts of new nuclear power in the Czech Republic. The UK aims to provide 1.5 GW of low-carbon energy and create approximately 8,000 long-term jobs at the Wylfa site on Ynys Môn (Anglesey).
