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Pekka Eloranta is a Researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology (1986). His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, and materials testing, particularly in the context of underground engineering and repository safety. He has conducted extensive experimental work on rock samples from sites like ONKALO and Olkiluoto, focusing on uniaxial compressive strength, spalling tests, and fracture mechanics analysis.
Key contributions include laboratory studies for Posiva Oy, a company involved in nuclear waste management. His publications from 2001–2015 document testing protocols and results for gneissic rock samples, emphasizing their mechanical behavior under stress. In 2022, he participated in the ISRM European Rock Mechanics Symposium, showcasing expertise in rock engineering applications.
Eloranta’s work aligns with environmental and civil engineering challenges in underground construction, with a focus on ensuring safety and reliability in geological repository systems.
