One of the main attributes of salt as a rock formation in which to isolate radioactive waste is the ability of the salt to creep, that is, to deform continuously over time. Excavations into which the ...

Creeps are characterized as time-dependent permanent deformations that occur under constant stress at elevated temperatures. The material composition determines the onset of creep. For example, steel ...

Planning, modeling, collecting data, and maintaining flexible response options are necessary to drill thick, highly mobile salt sections successfully. A continuous circulation system to monitor and ...