An advanced, macro-scale, hydro-thermo-mechanical testing chamber for sustainable deep geological applications [ 2012 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Prof Rachel Lindsey Webster; Prof John Leonard Wilson; Dr Asadul Haque; Prof Martin Phillip Hand; Dr Daniel Ricardo Viete; Prof Saman K Halgamuge; A/Prof Pathegama Gamage Ranjith; Dr Chaoshui Xu; Prof Jay G Sanjayan; Prof Bruce Kenneth Hebblewhite; Dr E

Brief description The Advanced Macro-scale Testing Chamber (AMTC) is a novel laboratory testing device capable of recreating deep geological conditions which can occur at depths of up to 13km underground. The AMTC will help scientists and engineers understand the Earth's behaviour during deep geological activities such as geothermal energy collection, pollutant disposal, underground mining and earthquake modelling.

Funding Amount $940,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities