Description

Force caused by weight of material that affects the underlying rock.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Bio23

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Biosphere

Sub-category

Sub-category for FEP

Biosphere process

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Consolidation is considered in the Biosphere Interaction Matrix (SKB R-10-37) but not in the Radionuclide Model (RM). The depth of regolith is relatively small in the regional model area and is assumed to have an insignificant impact on the mechanical stress on the geosphere and is thus not necessary to consider in the Radionuclide Model. The handling is further described in the SR-Site Biosphere synthesis report, SKB TR-10-09, and in the ecosystem reports, SKB TR-10-01, -02 and -03.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Biosphere process report, R-10-37, Section(s) 6.3.4