Abstract: In the context of underground storage of nuclear waste, this paper presents the characterization and laboratory tests on compacted MX80 bentonite. Various laboratory testing techniques were used for establishing the water ...

Abstract: In the context of underground storage of nuclear waste, this paper presents the characterization and laboratory tests on compacted MX80 bentonite. Various laboratory testing techniques were used for establishing the water ...

Abstract: Industrial wastes cause damage to the environment and pose a threat to public health. The utilization of industrial wastes is inevitable if a circular economy needs to be achieved. Cement kiln dust (CKD) is a potential ...

Abstract: The use of water-absorbing polymers (WAPs) is evolving as an amicable solution for preserving soil moisture and promoting vegetation cover under extreme drought conditions associated with changing climate. WAPs can absorb ...

Abstract: During the postconstruction phase, the stress equilibrium conditions within the proposed underground nuclear waste repositories may alter because of various factors, such as far-field mining activity, fluctuation of the ...

Abstract: The microstructure can have an important impact on the hydraulic and mechanical behaviors of unsaturated soil; therefore, it must be considered in constitutive models to enable accurate predictions of soil behavior. This ...