Compilation of data for thermomechanical analyses of four potential salt repositories. [Paradox Basin, Permian Basin, Richton Dome, Vacherie Dome]

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6061606

Tammemagi, H Y; Loken, M C; Osnes, J D; Wagner, R A

This report includes a collection and summarization of the data which are necessary to perform thermomechanical analyses of four potential salt repository sites: Paradox Basin, Utah; Permian Basin, Texas; Richton Dome, Mississippi; and Vacherie Dome, Louisiana. Thermal, mechanical, and hydrogeological material properties are presented so that the numerical analyses can be subdivided into three geometric regions: canister, disposal room, and repository site. Data are presented for the salt formations, the surrounding geological units, and for human-made materials placed in the repository such as the nuclear waste and its protective steel liner. Wherever possible, site-specific data are used which have been determined from laboratory testing of drill core or from interpretation of geophysical logs. Although much effort has been made to obtain the most appropriate data, there are deficiencies because some of the required site-specific data are either not available or are inconsistent with anticipated values.

• Research Organization: RE/SPEC, Inc., Rapid City, SD (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10140
• OSTI ID: 6061606
• Report Number(s): BMI/ONWI-364; ON: DE86007212
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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