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Two-dimensional continuum model for jointed media with orthogonal sets of joints

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OSTI ID:59876
This investigation involves the development of a two-dimensional continuum model for the description of jointed media. Specific application of the model developed here is for the potential geological disposal of radioactive waste in the layered sequence of fractured volcanic tuffs under Yucca Mountain, Nevada. This is currently being considered by the Nevada Nuclear Waste Storage Investigations Project, administered by the Nevada Operations Office of the US Department of Energy.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
59876
Report Number(s):
SAND--85-1937C; CONF-860609--14; ON: DE86010460
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English