Published September 1987 | Version v1
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Geotechnical aspects of tunnel construction in deep clay formations for radioactive waste disposal

Creators

  • 1. The City Univ., London (UK)

Description

The significant factors affecting the construction of tunnels in deep clay formations for radioactive waste disposal were outlined. Two aspects of tunneling were discussed; the feasibility of tunnel construction and changes in pore water pressure that might occur with time. Some results of model tunnel tests and analyses were presented. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Ground Eng.
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
6
Series
Ground Eng.
Journal Page Range
8, 10, 12
ISSN
0017-4653
CODEN
GROEA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
19029213
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
Descriptors DEI
CLAYS; DEFORMATION; DEPTH; EXCAVATION; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; GROUND WATER; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PRESSURE DEPENDENCE; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL; TUNNELS; UNDERGROUND DISPOSAL
Descriptors DEC
DIMENSIONS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; MANAGEMENT; MINERALS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; POLAR SOLVENTS; SILICATE MINERALS; SOLVENTS; UNDERGROUND FACILITIES; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WATER

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Notes
A report of the British Geotechnical Society's informal discussion held at the Institution of Civil Engineers on April 8, 1987.