Visco-Plastic Characterisation of Uranium Fine Tailings

该项目的目的是确定一个适当的模型来描述铀尾矿随时间的变化。该研究将重点关注细尾的蠕变特性，这在以前的（未发表的）研究中已经观察到。通过更好地了解尾翼的蠕变行为，可以建立一个更真实的尾翼沉降、固结和原位水力导率变化的模型。这项工作将为额外的测试和监测计划提供基础，这些计划被认为是理解和预测水沉积尾的全面、长期响应所必需的。

The purpose of this project is to determine an appropriate model to characterise the changes to uranium tailingswith time. The study will focus on the creep characteristics of the fine tails, which has been observed inprevious (unpublished) studies. By better understanding the creep behaviour of the tails, it is expected that amore realistic model for sedimentation, consolidation and changes to the in-situ hydraulic conductivity of thetails can be developed. This work will provide a basis for additional testing and monitoring programsconsidered necessary for understanding and predicting the full-scale, longer-term response of aqueousdeposited tails.