Numerical simulation of a water infiltration test on a proposed backfill material in nuclear waste repositories

Abhishek Rawat*, Anne Catherine Dieudonne, Wiebke Baille, Frederic Collin

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Abstract

A water infiltration test was numerically simulated using the finite element method. The modified Barcelona Basic Model and the double-structure water retention model was used for the numerical analysis. A methodology is presented for parameter identification and calibration purpose. The experimental results highlighted the porosity redistribution and hydration-induced heterogeneity along the hydration-path. The simulation results successfully captured the moisture migration in the soil sample. A comparison between the measured and predicted total stress values revealed the influence of interfacial friction between the soil sample and cell wall.

Original languageEnglish
Article number04001
Number of pages6
JournalE3S Web of Conferences
Volume195
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event4th European Conference on Unsaturated Soils, E-UNSAT 2020 - Lisboa, Portugal
Duration: 19 Oct 202021 Oct 2020

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