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Table 2 Installation densities of the SB buffer materials (Rothfuchs et al. 2012)

From: In-situ experiments on bentonite-based buffer and sealing materials at the Mont Terri rock laboratory (Switzerland)

 

Buk density achieved in situ (kg/m3)

Bulk density achieved in the laboratory (kg/m3)

SB1 (65/35)

1720

1870–1930

SB2 (65/35)

1910

1870–1930

SB13 (50/50)

1640

n. d.

SB15 (0/100)

1690

1730–1820

Mock-up Test 2 (65/35) (for comparison)

 

2070