Results of a large, in situ, heated axisymmetric pillar test at the waste isolation pilot plant (WIPP)

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Authors: D.E. Munson, Teresa M. Torres, Robert L. Jones
DOI: 10.1201/9781003763369-75
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Abstract

Extensive structural creep and thermal histories of a heated, axisymmetric, underground salt pillar are presented and analyzed through pseudostrains. In situ data are then compared to laboratory fracture and to 2-dimensional numerical, pre-test reference calculations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rock Mechanics and Modeling Nuclear and radioactivity studies Geomechanics and Mining Engineering

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
641–651
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter