Proposal Summary:
This is an elaboration on the design for the tunnel and storage mechanism that will be used in the Yucca Mountain project if it is approved. Its an extremely well thought out design that will be used to prevent the maximum amount of damage under any circumstances. Audience: Congress members, Senators, The President, and the greater population of America and Nevada. |
Rationale:
The proposed design has taken into account every possible situation that Yucca Mountain could be hit with, and even situations that would never occur at Yucca Mountain. The rock itself in the area is amazing at dispersing radiation and preventing water from seeping into the rock. Additionally, the tunnel is designed in a way to funnel water around the waste packages. There is also a titanium shield to further prevent water from potentially coming in contact with the waste packages. And with almost no seismic activity in the area the strong structural design of the tube will be more than enough protection. The main premise of the design is to prevent water from contacting the waste for 1000s of years.