| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6442032 | Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Crack healing/sealing of excavation damaged zones in salt based waste repositories. ⺠Single crack healing models for cracks containing a thin adsorbed water film. ⺠Microphysical models are compared with single crack healing experiments. ⺠Crack disconnection (i.e. bottleneck-closure) is expected within a few years at laboratory humidity levels. ⺠However, longer times are needed under very dry conditions.
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Authors
M.E. Houben, A. ten Hove, C.J. Peach, C.J. Spiers,