Deformation mechanism of the underground excavations at the WIPP site

Authors
Kwon, S Wilson, JW
Citation
S. Kwon et Jw. Wilson, Deformation mechanism of the underground excavations at the WIPP site, ROCK MECH R, 32(2), 1999, pp. 101-122
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Geological Petroleum & Minig Engineering
Journal title
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
07232632 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
101 - 122
Database
ISI
SICI code
0723-2632(199904/06)32:2<101:DMOTUE>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The deformational behavior of underground excavations in rock salt is diffi cult to predict because of the time-dependent properties of rock salt, and its response to many other parameters, which influence its behavior. To inv estigate the influence of important parameters such as time, temperature, g eology, opening geometry, excavation sequence, and effects of the immediate roof layer on underground excavations in rock salt, deformation measuremen ts from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) were used.