Abstract: It is introduced generally that the principles and methods for assessment of active faults, investigation procedure, and criteria for assessment of active fault, as well as experiences and characters of active fault assessment in seismic design and siting of NPP in Japan.

Key words: Nuclear power plant siting, Seiemic design, Nuclear safety, Active fault

摘要： 概要地介绍了日本核电厂抗震设计及选址中活断层评价的原则与方法、活断层调查程序和评价标准,以及活断层评价的经验与特点。

关键词: 核电厂选址, 抗震设计, 核安全, 活断层