Abstract:The main objective of this thesis is to achieve an improved understanding of the thermo-hydro-mechanical processes and material properties that affect how the gaps and canister) behave during and after installation in the repository. The generated models and methodologies developed in this thesis have provided a deeper understanding of the THM processes taking place in a radioactive spent fuel disposal system and offered strategies for design improvement, material choice and optimization.
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