Coupled processes in rock mass performance with emphasis on nuclear waste isolation

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Volumn 39, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 143-150

  Yow, J L ^a   Hunt, J R ^b  

^a LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^b Berkeley   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; GEOCHEMISTRY; HYDROLOGY; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; RADIOACTIVE WASTES;

ROCK MASS VARIABILITY;

ROCK MECHANICS;

COUPLING; HYDROCHEMISTRY; RADIOACTIVE WASTE; ROCK MASS RESPONSE; THERMOHYDROMECHANICS;

EID: 0036478708     PISSN: 13651609     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1365-1609(02)00064-3     Document Type: Review

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