The response of Opalinus Clay when exposed to cyclic relative humidity variations

Clay shale specimens were exposed to cyclic relative humidity (RH) variations to investigate the response of the material to natural environmental changes. Opalinus Clay, a clay shale chosen as host rock for nuclear waste disposal in Switzerland, was utilized. The specimens were exposed to stepwise...

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Main Authors: K. M. Wild, P. Walter, F. Amann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-03-01
Series:Solid Earth
Online Access:http://www.solid-earth.net/8/351/2017/se-8-351-2017.pdf