Logging of post-test and CCH record core samples for the Spent Fuel Test-Climax

Technical Report · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/59357· OSTI ID:59357

Thorpe, R; Qualheim, B

Over 1300 ft of core obtained from 50 boreholes are described, with emphasis on the nature and orientations of geologic discontinuities in the Climax Stock. Although most of the core was not oriented with respect to global coordinates, approximate orientations of planar features, such as joints, veins, and sheer fractures, were obtained by taking core measurements relative to a set of low-angle joints found throughout the rock mass. The method for determining the approximate core orientation is described in detail, and the associated uncertainty is discussed. A graphic fracture log for each hole is provided, along with the computer code used to generate it.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 59357
• Report Number(s): UCID-20351; ON: DE85013036
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Feb 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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