Description

Concerns mechanical processes in the blasted and crushed rock in the top seal.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

TS07

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Top seal

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister, Resaturation/ "thermal" period: Mechanical processes in the top seal are of no concern for the performance of the repository. Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: Mechanical processes in the top seal are of no concern for the performance of the repository.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.6.3, 7.3.1