CONFIRMATION TESTS OF CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND INITIAL PERFORMANCE QUALITY FOR LOW PERMEABLE ENGINEERED BARRIER IN BOTTOM OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

Abstract

 As for the low permeable layer, important functions are expected as an engineered barrier of radioactive waste disposal for low-level waste with comparatively high radiation levels. On examining the construction methods of this low permeable layer, it is important to confirm the possibility of the construction in the conditions similar to the actual constructed conditions with a true scale size. Therefore, the construction examination for the bottom part of the low permeable layer by bentonite and the performance check test of the buffer layer were carried out. The result of the construction examination showed that the possibility of the construction were confirmed, and the result of performance check test showed that it was possible to ensure the required performance of the low permeable layer, such as hydraulic conductivity.