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Crack propagation at the wall of a salt cavern due to a temperature decrease

Cavern temperature decrease
Figure 1 : Temperature drop of 14 degrees at the cavern wall


Cavern Mesh

Figure 2: Mesh detail near the roof of the cavern


Cavern Mesh

Figure 3: Crack initiation for a temperature drop of 8°C


Cavern Mesh

Figure 3: Crack propagation for a temperature drop of 12°C


Cavern Mesh

Figure 4: Crack propagation for a temperature drop of 14°C