Frictional sliding in layered rock model: Preliminary experiments. Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project
- Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
An important aspect of determining the suitability of Yucca Mountain as a possible nuclear waste repository requires understanding the mechanical behavior of jointed rock-masses. To this end we have studied the frictional sliding between simulated rock joints in the laboratory using the technique of phase shifting moire interferometry. The models were made from stacks of Lexan plates and contained a central hole to induce slip between the plates when the models were loaded in compression. These preliminary results confirm the feasibility of the approach and show a clear evolution of slip as function of load.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 108186
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--94-2384; ON: DE96000205
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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