Description

Concerns stress-strain-related processes that can cause mass redistribution within the borehole seals.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

BhS07

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Borehole seals

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister, Resaturation/ "thermal" period: Separate modelling of the homogenisation. Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: Assessment of the consequences of a local loss of bentonite.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.8.3, 9.3.1