Comparison of two simulators to investigate thermal–hydraulic–mechanical processes related to nuclear waste isolation in saliferous formations

Blanco Martín, Laura; Wolters, Ralf; Rutqvist, Jonny; Lux, Karl-Heinz; Birkholzer, Jens T.

doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2015.01.021

Title: Comparison of two simulators to investigate thermal–hydraulic–mechanical processes related to nuclear waste isolation in saliferous formations

Journal Article · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · Computers and Geotechnics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2015.01.021· OSTI ID:1249788

Blanco Martín, Laura; Wolters, Ralf; Rutqvist, Jonny; Lux, Karl-Heinz; Birkholzer, Jens T.

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