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