Mercury porosimetry studies on a natural fracture

L. R. Myer, A. M. Cook-Polek, L. J. Pyrak-Nolte, Chris J. Marone

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Abstract

Mercury porosimetry techniques were used to study the effects of stress on the capillary pressure characteristics of a single natural fracture. In addition, permeability measurements were made with mercury as the flowing fluid. The sample used was a section of granite core of dia 11.54 cm with a single natural fracture through it, roughly normal to the core axis. Tests were carried out over a range of load conditions and mercury injection, or capillary, pressure. Results show that capillary pressure and relative permeability expressions for fractures are functions of stress state as well as saturation state, and could significantly influence results of flow and transport modelling in unsaturated fractured rock.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHigh Level Radioactive Waste Management
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages2017-2022
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0872629503
StatePublished - 1993
EventProceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on High Level Radioactive Waste Management - Las Vegas, NV, USA
Duration: Apr 26 1993Apr 30 1993

Other

OtherProceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on High Level Radioactive Waste Management
CityLas Vegas, NV, USA
Period4/26/934/30/93

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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