Recommendations to the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) for review criteria for alternative methods of low-level radioactive waste disposal. Task 2B. Earth-mounded concrete bunkers. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:7133122

Denson, R H; Bean, D L; Ainsworth, D L; Bennett, R D; Wamsley, R M

The U.S. Army Engineers Waterways Experiment Station and U.S. Army Engineer Division, Huntsville, have developed general design criteria and specific design review criteria for the earth-mounded concrete bunker (EMCB) alternative method of low-level radioactive waste disposal. An EMCB is generally described as a reinforced concrete vault placed below grade, underneath a tumulus, surrounded by filter-blanket and drainage zones. The tumulus is covered over with a low permeability cover layer and top soil with vegetation. Eight major review criteria categories have been developed ranging from the loads imposed on the EMCB structure through material quality and durability considerations. Specific design review criteria have been developed in detail for each of the eight major categories.

• Research Organization: Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS (USA). Structures Lab.
• OSTI ID: 7133122
• Report Number(s): AD-A-193186/4/XAB; WES/MP/SL-88-4-2B
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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