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The Thermal Volume Changes of the Callovo–Oxfordian Claystone
Abstract There are very few data on the thermoplastic behaviour of claystones, while their knowledge is necessary in understanding long-term behaviour of high-level radioactive waste confining systems. In this paper, a number of thermomechanical parameters of the Callovo–Oxfordian claystone, the possible host rock of radioactive waste in France, are presented. These parameters were obtained from experiments performed on a hollow cylinder cell. The short drainage path of this device allows a good saturation in a reasonably short time; also, the good drainage conditions and reasonable homogeneity of pore pressure during the tests in such a low-permeability material. The saturation procedure was performed under in-site stresses prior to testing to reduce the swelling effect during hydration. The thermomechanical experimental programme conducted here evidenced a plastic contraction of the claystone during drained heating under in-situ stress conditions, like in normally consolidated soils. Previous loading induced a dilating–contracting response comparable to that of overconsolidated clays. Finally, whereas the elastic response appeared to be temperature independent, the plastic compressibility investigated through a drained isothermal isotropic compression test at 80 °C increased compared to that at 25 °C. These first results should be confirmed by further thermomechanical investigation on claystones.
The Thermal Volume Changes of the Callovo–Oxfordian Claystone
Abstract There are very few data on the thermoplastic behaviour of claystones, while their knowledge is necessary in understanding long-term behaviour of high-level radioactive waste confining systems. In this paper, a number of thermomechanical parameters of the Callovo–Oxfordian claystone, the possible host rock of radioactive waste in France, are presented. These parameters were obtained from experiments performed on a hollow cylinder cell. The short drainage path of this device allows a good saturation in a reasonably short time; also, the good drainage conditions and reasonable homogeneity of pore pressure during the tests in such a low-permeability material. The saturation procedure was performed under in-site stresses prior to testing to reduce the swelling effect during hydration. The thermomechanical experimental programme conducted here evidenced a plastic contraction of the claystone during drained heating under in-situ stress conditions, like in normally consolidated soils. Previous loading induced a dilating–contracting response comparable to that of overconsolidated clays. Finally, whereas the elastic response appeared to be temperature independent, the plastic compressibility investigated through a drained isothermal isotropic compression test at 80 °C increased compared to that at 25 °C. These first results should be confirmed by further thermomechanical investigation on claystones.
The Thermal Volume Changes of the Callovo–Oxfordian Claystone
Mohajerani, Mehrdokht (author) / Delage, Pierre (author) / Sulem, Jean (author) / Monfared, Mohammad (author) / Tang, Anh Minh (author) / Gatmiri, Behrouz (author)
2013
Article (Journal)
English
Local classification TIB:
560/4815/6545
BKL:
38.58
Geomechanik
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56.20
Ingenieurgeologie, Bodenmechanik
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