Experiments, conceptual design, preliminary cost estimates and schedules for an underground research facility
Plans for an underground research facility are presented, incorporating techniques to assess the hydrological and thermomechanical response of a rock mass to the introduction and long-term isolation of radioactive waste, and to assess the effects of excavation on the hydrologic integrity of a repository and its subsequent backfill, plugging, and sealing. The project is designed to utilize existing mine or civil works for access to experimental areas and is estimated to last 8 years at a total cost for contruction and operation of $39.0 million (1981 dollars). Performing the same experiments in an existing underground research facility would reduce the duration to 7-1/2 years and cost $27.7 million as a lower-bound estimate. These preliminary plans and estimates should be revised after specific sites are identified which would accommodate the facility.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States); Korbin (G.), Orinda, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- OSTI ID:
- 5361754
- Report Number(s):
- LBL-13190; ON: DE82011940; TRN: 82-012982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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