Block Test No. 1 interim report: Results from experimental and numerical analyses at ambient temperature
A series of mechanical loading tests have been performed on an eight cubic meter block of jointed basalt as part of the Basalt Waste Isolation Project's characterization of the Columbia River basalts. Mechanical Loading was performed using large flat jacks and a cable anchor system, which provided a full triaxial loading capability. The stress-strain response of the closely jointed basalt block was observed under various load paths at the ambient rock temperature. Instrumentation used to monitor this response included Multiple Position Borehole Extensometers, Borehole Deformation Gages, Vibrating Wire Stressmeters and an electro-optical deformation measurement system which was designed specifically for this project.
- Research Organization:
- Rockwell International Corp., Richland, WA (USA). Rockwell Hanford Operations
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/RW
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-80RL10000
- OSTI ID:
- 5329292
- Report Number(s):
- RHO-BWI-TD-015; ON: TI90004344
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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