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Concepts in prototype testing for in situ geomechanical investigations at Yucca Mountain

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OSTI ID:137853
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  1. Sandia National Lab., Geotechnical Projects Div., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

This paper discusses the geomechanical investigations that comprise a significant portion of the site characterization program to be conducted at Yucca Mountain, the site of a proposed repository for nuclear waste. The investigations include large-scale experiments conducted in an exploratory shaft facility at the site. A program of prototype testing has been initiated to ensure the success of these expensive and complex experiments. The prototype testing program addresses three problems in rock mechanics.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratory
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
137853
Report Number(s):
CONF-900406--; ISBN 0-87262-751-9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English