In situ experiment design and execution
The SMCOY staff designed, executed and reported the Posiva’s Olkiluoto Spalling Experiment (POSE) in Olkiluoto from 2009 to 2015. The unique experiment was conducted to establish the in situ rock mass strength of the spent nuclear fuel disposal site.
A vast reporting around the experiment can be found using following links:
ONKALO POSE Experiment – POSE Back Analyses Plan
ONKALO POSE Experiment – Phase 3: Execution and Monitoring
ONKALO POSE Experiment – Phase 1 & 2: 3D Thermo-Mechanics Prediction
ONKALO POSE Experiment – Phase 1 & 2: Execution and Monitoring
ONKALO POSE Experiment – Phase 3: FRACOD2D Prediction
ONKALO POSE Experiment – Phase 3: 3DEC prediction
Also an journal article in International Journal Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences has been published about the unique experiment:
