3D thermal stress analysis of WIPP (Waste Isolation Pilot Plant) Room T RH TRU (Remote Handled Transuranic) experiments

Conference · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:5658902

Argueello, J G; Beraun, R; Molecke, M A

A three-dimensional finite element thermal stress analysis of the RH TRU experiments in WIPP Room T has been performed. This analysis aids in the interpretation of the borehole closure results being obtained from the Room T experiments and helps in assessing potential performance impacts in a typical storage room, during the waste retrieval period. Computed results are presented and compared to available in situ data, and a qualitative agreement between measured and computed closures is seen. 9 refs., 10 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/DP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5658902
• Report Number(s): SAND-88-2734; CONF-890628-1; ON: DE90001883
• Resource Relation: Conference: 30. US symposium on rock mechanics, Morgantown, WV (USA), 19-22 Jun 1989
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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