Abstract
A primary target towards the clean-up operation of the Fukushima disaster is the retrieval of Molten Core-Concrete Interaction (MCCI) products, presently residing on the basement of the damaged nuclear reactor Units 1–3. MCCI is a fusion of materials, composed of both nuclear fuel cladding and neighbouring structural components. Determining the currently unknown, physical and mechanical properties of MCCI is essential for successful and timely retrieval. In this paper, we aim to experimentally quantify the mechanical properties of a material fabricated to resemble MCCI. A small-scale representative specimen was mechanically tested using Hertzian indentation stepwise loading. Synchrotron X-ray computed tomography was conducted at several loading stages to reveal the sample microstructure and mechanical degradation. The acquired tomograms were analysed by digital volume correlation to measure full-field displacements and strains developed within the sample volume. Young’s modulus and Poisson ratio were determined via this combined methodology.
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