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Abstract:

The global demand for energy has continuously increased over the years creating an urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. A geotechnical approach to addressing this challenge involves understanding soil behavior under complex and extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and pressures. This work aims to enhance our understanding of coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) behavior in porous media, specifically, focusing on two applications: thermal soil improvement and engineered barrier systems (EBS) for nuclear waste disposal. This presentation will first explore thermal effects on volume change and undrained shear strength in soft clay, leveraging innovative experimental approaches such as glass thermal triaxial tests with image analysis and a thermal triaxial cell with bender elements to measure shear wave velocity. Findings from these experiments informed the development of a new constitutive model, which was applied to simulate soil behavior around a thermal vertical drain. Then, the presentation will highlight the ongoing high-temperature field-scale experiment at the Grimsel Test Site in Switzerland. A coupled THM model was developed to simulate the long-term behavior of an EBS providing insights into bentonite behavior at temperatures up to 200 °C. Overall, this work contributes to the advancement of geo-energy applications paving the way for sustainable solutions.

Join the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement and over 20 partners to CONNECT FOR CHANGE in our community! Learn about volunteer, internship, and job opportunities that make a difference. Highlights include:

• Kickoff at 9:30am with newly elected Representative Mark Sylvia from Bristol 10th.
• Raffle for premium prizes
• Free local produce
• Time for Change student panel at 11am
• 1pm - Discussion: “We’re Plastic People Now” (View documentary here: South Florida PBS Presents | We're All Plastic People Now | PBS)
• Plus, the campus club/org with the most members in attendance will earn $100!
• AmeriCorps/Peace Corps panel discussion
• Much, much more….

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Join us for Dinner to celebrate Lunar New Year!

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Open to women identified and nonbinary people. Students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members all welcome to audition. 

No acting experience needed. Cold readings will be provided.

Performance dates: February 28th and March 1st