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Constraining local 3-D models of the saturated-zone, Yucca Mountain, Nevada

Conference ·
OSTI ID:60923
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

A qualitative three-dimensional analysis of the saturated zone flow system was performed for a 8 km {times} 8 km region including the potential Yucca Mountain repository site. Certain recognized geologic features of unknown hydraulic properties were introduced to assess the general response of the flow field to these features. Two of these features, the Solitario Canyon fault and the proposed fault in Drill Hole Wash, appear to constrain flow and allow calibration.

Research Organization:
American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY (United States); American Nuclear Society, La Grange Park, IL (United States)
OSTI ID:
60923
Report Number(s):
CONF-940553--Vol.4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English