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Mechanical Properties of Swelling Clays

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2011

D. Broc ,
F. Plas  and
J. C. Robinet
D. Broc
Affiliation:
Atomic Energy Commission, DRDD/SESD, CEN Fontenay-aux-Roses
F. Plas
Affiliation:
Atomic Energy Commission, DRDD/SESD, CEN Fontenay-aux-Roses
J. C. Robinet
Affiliation:
Lille University, FRANCE
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Abstract

The safety of vitrified radioactive waste disposal in granite is based on the concept of multiple barriers, which include an engineered clay barrier placed between the waste package and the granite. The mechanical properties of the swelling clays used were studied with a view to practical application for storage facility dimensioning. This involved a macroscopic examination of the clays swelling capacities (for sealing of storage boreholes) and fracture criteria (mechanical stability).

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 127: Symposium BERLIN – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XII , 1988 , 669
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1989

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