Dismantling of the EB experiment: Experimental research on the retrieved GBM and bentonite blocks

- We present a demonstration of a new concept of HLW (high-level waste) repositories.
- The hydro-mechanical characteristics of GBM and blocks were determined.
- The water retention curves (WRCs) of GBM and blocks were presented.
- The effective gas permeability of the GBM and blocks were measured.
- The homogeneity of the GBM and blocks were investigated.