Thermal Stress Induced Fracturing/Stress-Relaxation In Rock
Abstract
Summary: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited is studying the underground storage of nuclear waste in a vault in hard rock in the Canadian Shield. As part of this work, models are being developed to assess the possible rates of escape of various waste components through the rock to the biosphere. At the temperatures expected (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Nuclear and radioactivity studies
Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1013–1020
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter