In the context of radioactive waste disposal, an underground research laboratory (URL) is a
facility in which experiments are conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of constructing and …

Abstract The coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) behavior of the Callovo-Oxfordian
claystone (COx) is of great importance for the design and safety calculations of the high …

Under heavy load condition, tunnel linings are often designed to be quite thick. This leads to
the common temperature control problem of mass concrete, whereby cement hydration heat …

Argillites are indurated mudstones and have relatively high strength and low permeability.
These rocks are: often used for aggregates in the construction industry, used as armour rock …

This study addresses the thermal hydrofracturing behavior in claystone within the context of
the high-level and intermediate-level long-lived radioactive waste disposal. The heat …

This experimental investigation focuses on a mortar heated/cooled up to 105, 200, 300 or
400° C. The reference state for the material corresponds to mass stabilization at 60° C oven …

Under drained heating, soft mudrocks can expand or contract depending on its mineralogy,
composition, structure, stress history, and the imposed temperature. Previous research on …

Research on the effect of temperature changes on the behaviour of geomaterials has
become increasingly important in recent years. This growing interest is partially due to the …

Heat generated by high level radioactive wastes could alter the performance of a clay
repository. It was intended to investigate the effect of such a thermal period on the diffusive …

Measuring and analyzing internal dam temperature may provide insight into evaluating the
integrity of earthen dams. Temperature in a dam, with the advent of modern distributed …