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Title: Method and apparatus for in-densification of geomaterials for sealing applications

Patent ·
OSTI ID:870907

A method and apparatus (10) for forming improved seals in boreholes (101) formed in host rock (100) by using the apparatus (10) to introduce a feedstock (60) into the borehole (101) and simultaneously subject the introduced feedstock to both compressive and shear stresses until the borehole becomes filled and sealed.

Research Organization:
AT&T
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 5622453
OSTI ID:
870907
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Modeling and mechanistic interpretation of creep of rock salt below 200°C journal January 1986
Interactions between Concrete and Brine at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Site, New Mexico journal January 1991
Sealing of boreholes using natural, compatible materials: Granular salt conference April 2013