Investigating Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials

Description

A contract has been awarded via the Business & Technical Services Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (original OJEU Contract Notice TED reference 2019-S 228-559692) to:<br/>Provide a detailed programme of work for high-salinity environments by understanding bentonite swelling pressure & hydraulic conductivity across a range of dry densities (1000-1900kg/m3) in DI water & 0.5m, 3m & 6m NaCl (solubility limit dependant). Lot 1: To provide a detailed programme of work for high-salinity environments by understanding bentonite swelling pressure & hydraulic conductivity across a range of dry densities (1000-1900kg/m3) in DI water & 0.5m, 3m & 6m NaCl (solubility limit dependant).