Long-Term Mechanical Behavior of Yucca Mountain Tuffs, and its Variability

Authors

Jaak J.K. Daemen, University of Nevada, RenoFollow
George Danko, University of Nevada, RenoFollow
Jaime Gonzalez
Amy J. Smiecinski, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Raymond E. Keeler, Cooperative Agreement Project DirectorFollow

Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

10-20-2004

Abstract

We propose to continue the investigation of the long term strength of Yucca Mountain tuffs, with particular emphasis on tuffs from and near the emplacement horizon. We propose to also continue and expand the investigation of the spatial variability of rock strength and stiffness. An intrinsic component of this planned rock testing is the testing of rock joints. Although the emphasis is on tests aimed at determining long term strength, as part of the testing measurements of stiffness also are collected, and will be collected, reported, and analyzed.

Keywords

Materials – Fatigue; Nevada – Yucca Mountain; Rocks – Creep; Volcanic ash; tuff; etc.; Volcanic ash; tuff; etc. – Testing

Disciplines

Geology | Mechanics of Materials | Volcanology

Language

English

Comments

Report Document Identifier: SlP-UNR-041

Task ORD-FY04-021

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Repository Citation

Daemen, J. J., Danko, G., Gonzalez, J., Smiecinski, A. J., Keeler, R. E. (2004). Long-Term Mechanical Behavior of Yucca Mountain Tuffs, and its Variability.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/yucca_mtn_pubs/114