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