Network Modelling of the Influence of Swelling on the Transport Behaviour of Bentonite

Wetting of bentonite is a complex hydro-mechanical process that involves swelling and, if confined, significant structural changes in its void structure. A coupled structural transport network model is proposed to investigate the effect of wetting of bentonite on retention conductivity and swelling...

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Main Authors: Ignatios Athanasiadis, Simon Wheeler, Peter Grassl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Geosciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/6/4/55