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18.1.6 Smectite content<br />

<strong>SKB</strong>, together with Posiva, is currently studying a number of different concepts for tunnel<br />

backfilling /18-1/. The concepts currently being considered for assessment in SR-Can are either<br />

a 30/70 mixture of buffer material and crushed rock that is compacted in situ, or block-pressed<br />

Friedland clay, see Figure 18-1.<br />

Concept A<br />

Bentonite and crushed rock<br />

The original reference concept: bentonite (same as for buffer) mixed with crushed rock.<br />

Concept B<br />

Swelling clay<br />

Swelling clay that is compacted in-situ in the tunnel. Friedland clay is currently used as<br />

a reference, but many different clays could be possible.<br />

Concept C<br />

Bentonite blocks<br />

Non-swelling clay and<br />

bentonite blocks<br />

Non-swelling clay with bentonite blocks in the roof.<br />

Concept D<br />

Bentonite blocks<br />

Swelling clay that is compacted to blocks and placed in the tunnel. Friedland clay is<br />

currently used as a reference, but many different clays could be possible.<br />

Concept E<br />

Bentonite blocks<br />

Crushed rock<br />

Blocks of bentonite of buffer quality alternating with layers of crushed rock in a<br />

compartment system.<br />

Figure 18-1. Different concepts for backfill currently being investigated.<br />

228 RD&D-<strong>Programme</strong> <strong>2004</strong>

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