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Anisotropic behavior in 0.5m scale blocks of Topopah Spring tuff

Conference ·
OSTI ID:654360
Laboratory tests on 0.5 meter scale blocks of Topopah Spring tuff were performed to determine fluid flow and mechanical behavior of samples containing fractures. Results include data for a comprehensive set of flow measurements through a rock sample containing a horizontally oriented fracture at uniaxial stress conditions up to 8 MPa at room temperature. Directional channeling, rather than mean fracture aperture, controls the flow. On the time scale of these experiments, inhibition is negligible.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
654360
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--128800; CONF-980516--; ON: DE98058336
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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