Essays about: "Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory"

Found 4 essays containing the words Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory.

1. 1. Site Application of a Channel Network Model for Groundwater Flow and Transport in Crystalline Rock

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

   Author : Jonas Pedersen; [2018]
   Keywords : channel network models; discrete fracture networks; model calibration; groundwater flow and transport;

   Abstract : Groundwater flow and transport in deep crystalline rock is an important area of research. This is partly due to its relevance for constructing a long term repository for storing radioactive spent nuclear fuel in deep bedrock. READ MORE

3. 2. Site characterisation at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory through seismic refraction

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

   Author : Nayeli Lasheras Maas; [2015]
   Keywords : Geoinfra-TRUST; Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory; Rayfract; seismic tomography; seismic refraction; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The successful construction of any well-functioning structure is dependent on a good understanding of the ground on which it lies. Several methods and techniques have been developed to model subsurface conditions and properties with the purpose of gaining comprehensive knowledge of geological conditions. READ MORE

4. 3. Evaluation of a concrete plug : From the Dome Plug Experiment DOMPLU at Äspö HRL

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Anders Kristiansson; [2014]
   Keywords : DOMPLU; DOPAS; concrete plug; KBS-3V; measurement; full scale test; SKB; nuclear waste repository; DOMPLU; DOPAS; betongplugg; KBS-3V; mätningar; fullskaleförsök; SKB; kärnavfallsförvaring;

   Abstract : In SKB’s Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory (HRL) a full scale test of a concrete plug,part of a sealing structure for the depository of spent nuclear fuel, has been carriedout. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the behavior of the concrete plug and howit corresponds to assumptions made during the design. READ MORE

5. 4. Structural control of fine-grained granite dykes at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory, north of Oskarshamn, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Jonsson; [2004]
   Keywords : geography; geology; Sweden; Oskarshamn; Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory; fine-grained granite dykes; structural control; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Förekomsten av finkorniga granitgångar är ett potentiellt problem vid lagring av kärnbränsle i berggrunden. Det är därför viktigt att studera och karaktärisera dessa gångar. Huvudsyftet med detta examensarbete är att undersöka om de finkorniga granitgångarna är strukturellt kontrollerade i tunneln vid Äspölaboratoriet. READ MORE