Hydromechanical modelling of the SEALEX experiments
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-017-7080-0
Abstract: Numerical modelling of coupled physical processes in bentonite–sand mixtures under the geological conditions is significant for designing and constructing sealing systems in deep underground repositories for highly radioactive nuclear waste. Within the framework of DECOVALEX… read more here.
Keywords: sand; modelling sealex; bentonite sand; hydromechanical modelling ... See more keywords
Swelling prediction of bentonite-sand mixtures in the full range of sand content
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2017.04.004
Abstract: Abstract The swelling prediction of bentonite–sand mixtures due to wetting is very important in evaluating the long term performance of the engineered barrier in the high level radioactive waste disposal system and the hydraulic barriers… read more here.
Keywords: bentonite sand; sand content; sand; swelling prediction ... See more keywords
Research on gas migration properties in a saturated bentonite/sand mixture under flexible boundary conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2017.11.003
Abstract: Abstract Gas migration/breakthrough in saturated bentonite is an important issue for the evolution of the sealing ability of the engineered barrier in deep geological repositories. The main contribution of our study is to provide insights… read more here.
Keywords: bentonite sand; gas migration; gas; sand mixture ... See more keywords
Study on Preparation of Polymer-Modified Bentonite and Sand Mixtures Based on Osmotic Pressure Principle
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15103643
Abstract: Polymer-modified bentonite and sand mixtures (PMBS) are widely used in the engineering field due to their low cost and low permeability. In this study, different ionic types of polyacrylamides were used to modify bentonite to… read more here.
Keywords: polymer modified; bentonite sand; modified bentonite; pressure ... See more keywords