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Relationship of Engineering Geology to Conceptual Repository Design in the Gibson Dome Area, Utah.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Ronald Helgerson ,
Norman Henderson  and
Battelle Memorial
Ronald Helgerson
Affiliation:
Institute, 505 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Norman Henderson
Affiliation:
Institute, 505 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Battelle Memorial
Affiliation:
Institute, 505 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
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Abstract

The Paradox Basin in Southeastern Utah is being investigated as a potential site for development of a high-level nuclear waste repository. Geologic considerations are key areas of concern and influence repository design from a number of aspects: depth to the host rock, thickness of the host rock, and hydrologic conditions surrounding the proposed repository are of primary concern. Surface and subsurface investigations have provided data on these key geologic factors for input to the repository design.

A repository design concept, based on the surface and subsurface geologic investigations conducted at Gibson Dome, was synthesized to provide needed information on technical feasibility and cost for repository siting decision purposes. Significant features of the surface and subsurface repository facilities are presented.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 26: Symposium D – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management VII , 1983 , 361
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1984

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