Rock joint description and modelling for prediction of near-field repository performance
Conference
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· Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6073479
The shear behavior and normal closure behavior of rock joints have a major influence on the changes in joint conductivity to be expected during the life of a repository. Methods are described for obtaining the joint parameters required to model these conductivity perturbations. They include the joint roughness and the wall strength, which can both be obtained from simple tests on jointed drill core. Examples are shown that illustrate the shear stress-displacement, dilation and conductivity coupling that occurs when a joint of given size is subjected to shear under various levels of effective normal stress. Major increases in conductivity may occur. Examples are also shown that illustrate the stress-closure-conductivity coupling. This comprehensive joint behavior model indicates that important size-effects exist in shear behavior which are related to the joint spacing or effective in situ block size. The discrete modelling of near-field joint and fracture performance is essential for predicting the long-term integrity of a nuclear waste repository. 12 references, 7 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Terra Tek, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
- OSTI ID:
- 6073479
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-831174-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 26
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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