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Lateral Earth Pressure at Rest and Shear Modulus Measurements on Hanford Sludge Simulants

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1009768· OSTI ID:1009768

This report describes the equipment, techniques, and results of lateral earth pressure at rest and shear modulus measurements on kaolin clay as well as two chemical sludge simulants. The testing was performed in support of the problem of hydrogen gas retention and release encountered in the double- shell tanks (DSTs) at the Hanford Site near Richland, Washington. Wastes from single-shell tanks (SSTs) are being transferred to double-shell tanks (DSTs) for safety reasons (some SSTs are leaking or are in danger of leaking), but the available DST space is limited.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1009768
Report Number(s):
PNNL-19829; 830403000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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