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DOI	10.2172/5962178
报告编号	NUREG/CR-3061; PNL-4541
来源ID	OSTI_ID: 5962178
	Survivability of ancient man-made earthen mounds: implications for uranium mill tailings impoundments
	Lindsey, C.G.; Mishima, J.; King, S.E.; Walters, W.H.
英文摘要	As part of a study for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) is investigating long-term stabilization techniques for uranium mill impoundments. Part of this investigation involves the design of a rock armoring blanket (riprap) to mitigate wind and water erosion of the underlying soil cover, which in turn prevents exposure of the tailings to the environment. However, the need for the armoring blanket, as well as the blanket's effectiveness, depends on the stability of the underlying soil cap (radon suppression cover) and on the tailings themselves. Compelling evidence in archaeological records suggests that large man-made earthen structures can remain sound and intact for time periods comparable to those required for the stabilization of the tailings piles if properly constructed. We present archaeological evidence on the existence and survivability of man-made earthen and rock structures through specific examples of such structures from around the world. We also review factors contributing to their survival or destruction and address the influence of climate, building materials, and construction techniques on survivability.
出版年	1983
报告类型	Technical Report
语种	英语
国家	美国
来源学科分类	12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES ; 11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS ; MILL TAILINGS ; STABILIZATION ; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL ; ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ; EROSION ; MANAGEMENT ; SOLID WASTES ; TAILINGS ; WASTE DISPOSAL ; WASTE MANAGEMENT ; WASTES 052002* -- Nuclear Fuels-- Waste Disposal & Storage ; 053000 -- Nuclear Fuels-- Environmental Aspects
URL	http://www.osti.gov/scitech/servlets/purl/5962178
资源类型	科技报告
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/263469
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Lindsey, C.G.,Mishima, J.,King, S.E.,et al. Survivability of ancient man-made earthen mounds: implications for uranium mill tailings impoundments,1983.