
Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal Facilities
CRC Press
2nd Edition
Published on 12. December 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
600 pages
978-0-367-86372-2 (ISBN)
Description
The protection of groundwater and surface water from contamination by the escape of contaminant from waste disposal is now an important consideration in many countries of the world.
This book deals with the design of 'barrier systems' which separate waste from the surrounding environment and which are intended to prevent contamination of both groundwater and surface waters. The authors discuss all key aspects of the design of barrier systems, including leachate collection, natural barriers such as clayey aquitards, clay liners, geomembrane and composite liners, providing a state-of-the-art work of reference of great value to engineers and environmentalists alike. This retitled second edition of Clayey Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal has been fully revised and updated, with new chapters on geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners as well as a number of new chapters.
Engineers involved with waste management, geotechnics and landfill design will use this book in order to understand the concepts, find out about the latest developments and subsequently apply them to practical applications relevant to the design of barrier systems.
This book deals with the design of 'barrier systems' which separate waste from the surrounding environment and which are intended to prevent contamination of both groundwater and surface waters. The authors discuss all key aspects of the design of barrier systems, including leachate collection, natural barriers such as clayey aquitards, clay liners, geomembrane and composite liners, providing a state-of-the-art work of reference of great value to engineers and environmentalists alike. This retitled second edition of Clayey Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal has been fully revised and updated, with new chapters on geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners as well as a number of new chapters.
Engineers involved with waste management, geotechnics and landfill design will use this book in order to understand the concepts, find out about the latest developments and subsequently apply them to practical applications relevant to the design of barrier systems.
Reviews / Votes
For engineering geologists and hydrogeologists working in waste management, this is a valuable sole-source reference for virtually all of their participation.Allen W. Hatheway
Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1144 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-86372-2 (9780367863722)
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R. Kerry Rowe | R.M. Quigley | Richard Brachman
Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal Facilities
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2nd Edition
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R. Kerry Rowe | R.M. Quigley | Richard Brachman
Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal Facilities
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2nd Edition
CRC Press
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R. Kerry Rowe | R.M. Quigley | Richard Brachman
Barrier Systems for Waste Disposal Facilities
E-Book
06/2004
2nd Edition
CRC Press
€96.49
Available for download
Persons
John Booker served as Head of the School of Civil and Mining Engineering at the University of Sydney, and from 1990 he was Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
Content
1. Basic Concepts. 2. Leachate Characteristics and Collection. 3. Clay Liners: Compaction, Hydraulic Conductivity and Clay Mineralogy. 4. Clay/Leachate Compatibility by Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity. 5. Flow Modelling. 6. Chemical Transfer by Diffusion. 7. Contaminant Transport Modelling. 8. Evaluation of Diffusion and Distribution Coefficients. 9. Field Studies of Diffusion and Hydraulic Conductivity. 10. Contaminant Migration in Intact Porous Media: Analysis and Design Considerations. 11. Migration in Fractured Media: Analysis and Design Considerations. 12. Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs). 13. Geomembrane Liners. 14. Covers. 15. Geotechnical and Related Design Issues. 16. Integration of Hydrogeology and Engineering in Barrier Design and Impact Assessment. Index.