RESEAL Project. Topical Report on Laboratory Tests.

Abstract

This report summarises the activities carried out by CIEMAT (Programa de Caracterización Hidrogeoquímica de Emplazamientos) and the results obtained during the RESEAL Project concerning the Work Package 1: Laboratory experiments. The tests were focused mainly to the investigation of the hydraulic and gas transport properties of the sealing material and of its geomechanical properties. Most of the tests have been performed with Serrata clay, as the decision of using FoCa clay was not taken until July 97, and most tests were already started. Results of the tests being performed with FoCa clay are also presented. Both compacted samples and pellets/powder mixtures have been used. Some work carried out in the framework of the FEBEX Project that can be useful for the objectives of RESEAL is also presented.