Progressive evolution of structurally-controlled overbreaks: Long-term monitoring, hydromechanical simulation and rock testing
The overall purpose of the project is to explore the long-term evolution of rock mass damages and structurally-controlled overbreaks in Opalinus Clay shale in the context of nuclear waste disposal.
Details
- Period: 2024-01-01 – 2027-12-31
- Budget: 6,270,000 SEK
- Funder: Mont Terri Consortium
- Type of funding: Project Grant
Description
The project will combine in-situ surveying/monitoring with advanced discontinuum simulations as well as laboratory tests to study the underlying mechanisms of structurally-controlled overbreaks over long term, in order to assess the impact of potential faults on damage extents and the stability of repository drifts.
Cooperation partners
Swisstopo, RWTH Aachen
Project members
Project leader: Qinghua Lei