Deformation Mechanism of the Underground Excavations At the WIPP Site

Author

S. Kwon
John W. Wilson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The deformational behavior of underground excavations in rock salt is difficult to predict because of the time-dependent properties of rock salt, and its response to many other parameters, which influence its behavior. To investigate the influence of important parameters such as time, temperature, geology, opening geometry, excavation sequence, and effects of the immediate roof layer on underground excavations in rock salt, deformation measurements from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) were used.

Recommended Citation

S. Kwon and J. W. Wilson, "Deformation Mechanism of the Underground Excavations At the WIPP Site," Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Springer Verlag, Jan 1999.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s006030050027

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0723-2632

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1999 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1999