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Title: EVALUATION OF FROST HEAVE ON WASTE TRANSFER LINES WITH SHALLOW DEPTHS IN DST (DOUBLE SHELL TANK) FARMS

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/952595· OSTI ID:952595

The purpose of this document is to evaluate the effect of frost heave on waste transfer lines with shallow depths in DST farms. Because of the insulation, well compacted sandy material around waste transfer lines, the type of sandy and gravel soil, and relatively low precipitation at Hanford site, it is concluded that waste transfer lines with one foot of soil covers (sandy cushion material and insulation) are not expected to undergo frost heave damaging effects.

Research Organization:
Hanford Site (HNF), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (EM)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC27-08RV14800
OSTI ID:
952595
Report Number(s):
RPP-RPT-39400 Rev 0; TRN: US200915%%103
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English