Anisotropic features on the thermal conductivity of a deep argillaceous formation

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    Abstract

    An experimental study on Ypresian clays –one of the potential deep and sedimentary clay formations in Belgium for the geological disposal of heat-emitting radioactive waste– has been undertaken to systematically study anisotropic features on the thermal conductivity using a setup with thermal flux measurement. A careful pre-conditioning protocol before the thermal tests has been followed to ensure a very high degree of saturation and the closure of fissures / gaps along bedding planes. Thermal conductivity data with this improved preconditioning protocol allowed obtaining results consistent with the values reported when using back-analysis in a constant volume cell with fully saturated material.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFrom Fundamentals to Applications in Geotechnics
    Pages919-926
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-61499-603-3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jun 2015
    Event2015 - 15th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - Buenos Aires
    Duration: 15 Nov 201518 Nov 2015

    Conference

    Conference2015 - 15th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
    Country/TerritoryArgentina
    CityBuenos Aires
    Period2015-11-152015-11-18

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