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

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OSTI ID:870907
 [1];  [1]
  1. Albuquerque, NM
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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 CORP
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)

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

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