Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.4334/JKCI.2013.25.3.321

Relationship between Compressive Strength and Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity in the Cement Based Solid Product for Consolidating Disposal of Medium-Low Level Radioactive Waste  

Kim, Jin-Man (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Kongju National University)
Jeong, Ji-Yong (Korea Railroad Research Institute)
Choi, Ji-Ho (Korea Conformity Laboratories)
Shin, Sang-Chul (Graduate School of Human-Environment Studies, Kyushu University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute / v.25, no.3, 2013 , pp. 321-329 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, the medium-low level radioactive waste from nuclear power plant must be transported from temporary storage to the final repository. Medium-low level radioactive waste, which is composed mainly of the liquid ion exchange resin, has been consolidated with cementitious material in the plastic or iron container. Since cementitious material is brittle, it would generate cracks by impact load during transportation, signifying leakage of radioactive ray. In order to design the safety transporting equipment, there is a need to check the compressive strength of the current waste. However, because it is impossible to measure strength by direct method due to leakage of radioactive ray, we will estimate the strength indirectly by the dynamic modulus of elasticity. Therefore, it must be identified the relationship between of strength and dynamic modulus of elasticity. According to the waste acceptance criteria, the compressive strength of cement based solid is defined as more than 3.44 MPa (500 psi). Compressive strength of the present solid is likely to be significantly higher than this baseline because of continuous hydration of cement during long period. On this background, we have tried to produce the specimens of the 28 day's compressive strength of 3 to 30 MPa having the same material composition as the solid product for the medium-low level radioactive waste, and analyze the relationship between the strength and the dynamic modulus of elasticity. By controling the addition rates of AE agent, we made the mixture containing the ion exchange resin and showing the target compressive strength (3~30 MPa). The dynamic modulus of elasticity of this mixtures is 4.1~10.2 GPa, about 20 GPa lower in the equivalent compressive strength level than that of ordinary concrete, and increasing the discrepancy according to increase strength. The compressive strength and the dynamic modulus of elasticity show the liner relationship.
Keywords
medium-low level radioactive waste; ion exchange resin; air entraining agent; compressive strength; dynamic modulus of elasticity;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 3  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Kim, J. K., Kim, H., and Noh, J. H., "Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete in Early Age by Resonance Frequency Test," Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute, Vol. 7, No. 5, 1995, pp. 164-165.   과학기술학회마을
2 Oh, S. H., Kim, H. S., Jang, B. A., and Seo, M. C., "A Comparative Study on Dynamic & Static Elastic Modulus of Cement Mortar Specimens," Journal of Korea Geophysical Society, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2000, pp. 128-130.   과학기술학회마을
3 Han, S. H., Kim, J. K., Park, W. S., and Kim, D. H., "Effect of Temperature and Aging on the Relationship between Dynamic and Static Elastic Modulus of Concrete," Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute, Vol. 13, No. 6, 2001, pp. 610-618.   과학기술학회마을
4 Kim, J. M., "A Study on the Influence of Factors on the Engineering Properties of High Strength Concrete," Chungnam University Doctoral Dissertation, 1996, pp. 275-286.
5 Lee, J. M., "A Study on the Characteristics of Solidified Waste Form Produced at Korean Nuclear Power Plant and Durability of Disposal Facility for the Safety Assessment of Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Disposal," KyungHee University Doctoral Dissertation, 2002, pp. 1-12.
6 Hoberg, A. J., Watson, C. D., and West, G. A., An Evaluation of Asphalt and Other Materials for Lining Radioachemical Waste Storage Basins, ORNL-2508, 1958, 50 pp.
7 Rodier, J., Scheidhauer, J., and Malabra, F., The Conditioning of Radioactive Waste by Bitumen, CEA-1992, 1961, 23 pp.
8 Hild, W., Kluger, W., and Krause, H., Bituminization of Radioactive Wastes at the Nuclear Research Center Karisruhe- Experience from Plant Operation and Development Work, ISBN 92-64-01509-4, 1976, pp. 129-145.
9 Eschrich, H., The Bitumination of Radioactive Waste Solutions at Eurochemic, ISBN 92-64-01509-4, 1976, pp. 26-55.
10 Park, J. K., Maeng, S. J., Lee, Y. H., and Hwang, T. W., "Evaluation of X-Ray System for Nondestructive Testing on Radioactive Waste Drums," Journal of Korean Radioactive Waste, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2008, pp. 189-203.   과학기술학회마을
11 Sung, S. H., Jeong, E. Y., and Kim, K. H., "Radwaste Characteristics and Disposal Facility Waste Acceptance Criteria," Journal of Korean Radioactive Waste, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2008, 352 pp.   과학기술학회마을
12 Korea Electric Power Research Institute, Solidification Program Development of Radioactive Waste, 1989, pp. 284-304.
13 Korea Electric Power Research Institute, Solidification Program Development of Radioactive Waste, 1989, pp. 284-304.
14 Kim, T. K., Song, J. S., and Hong, G. P., "A Study on the Leaching Characteristics of Bituminized Solid Form of Radioactive Waste Resin by Addition of Poly Ethylene," Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers, Vol. 26, No. 1, 2004, pp. 35-36.   과학기술학회마을