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Geoenvironmental Engineering: Principles and Applications


Edition: 1st
Author(s): Reddi; Lakshmi
ISBN10:  0824700457
ISBN13:  9780824700454
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  4/18/2000
Publisher(s): CRC

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SummaryTable of Contents
Applies science and engineering principles to the analysis, design, and implementation of technical schemes to characterize, treat, modify, and reuse/store waste and contaminate media, including site remediation.
Preface v
PART I PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS IN SOIL
Soil Formation and Composition
1(28)
Introduction
1(1)
Soil Formation
2(3)
Phase Composition
5(8)
Solids Composition and Characterization
13(5)
Mineral Composition
18(7)
Role of Composition in Engineering Behavior of Soils
25(4)
References
28(1)
Soil Structure
29(32)
Introduction
29(1)
Different Scales of Soil Structure
30(3)
Pore Sizes Associated with Soil Structure
33(3)
Single-Particle Arrangements
36(7)
Gouy-Chapman Theory of the Double Layer
43(4)
Forces of Interaction Between Clay Particles
47(4)
Structure Variations due to Consolidation and Compaction
51(4)
Role of Soil Structure in the Engineering Behavior of Soils
55(6)
References
58(3)
Flow of Water in Soils
61(52)
Introduction
61(1)
Energy States of Water in Soil
62(4)
Principles of Flow in Saturated Soils
66(13)
Governing Equation for Saturated Flow
79(2)
Special Cases of Saturated Flow
81(7)
Principles of Flow in Unsaturated Soils
88(7)
Governing Equation for Unsaturated Flow
95(2)
Analytical Solutions of Steady and Transient Flow in Soils
97(16)
References
108(5)
Mass Transport and Transfer in Soils
113(44)
Introduction
113(1)
Mass Transport Mechanisms
114(5)
Mass Transfer Mechanisms
119(18)
Governing Equation for Mass Transport
137(2)
Solutions for Special Cases of Mass Transport
139(12)
Survey of Computer Software for Mass Transport and Transfer Modeling
151(6)
References
154(3)
Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids in Soils
157(40)
Introduction
157(2)
Principles of NAPL Entrapment in Soils
159(8)
Conceptualization of Field-Scale Transport of NAPLs
167(6)
Phase Diagram for Soil--Water--LNAPL--Air Systems
173(5)
Modeling Transport of NAPLs in Soils
178(6)
Mobilization of Residual NAPLs
184(5)
Mass Transfer Processes
189(8)
References
195(2)
PART II CONTAMINATED SITE TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
Site Characterization and Contaminant Release Mechanisms
197(46)
Site Contamination Scenarios
197(3)
Characterization of Contaminated Sites
200(22)
Geostatistical Applications
222(4)
Contaminant Release Mechanisms: Vaporization
226(8)
Contaminant Release Mechanisms: Dusting
234(1)
Contaminant Release Mechanisms: Leaching
235(8)
References
240(3)
Technical Basis for Treatment Technique Selection
243(22)
Identification of Hazardous Wastes
243(6)
Introduction to Exposure Assessment
249(8)
Risk-Based Estimation of Required Clean-Up Levels
257(8)
References
263(2)
Principles of Site and Geomaterial Treatment Techniques
265(98)
Treatment Approaches
265(1)
In-Situ Versus Ex-Situ Treatment
266(1)
Basis for Treatment Technology Selection
266(3)
Pump-and-Treat Principles
269(23)
In-Situ Soil Flushing
292(1)
Volatilization and Air Pressurization Principles
293(7)
In-Situ Vitrification Principles
300(6)
In-Situ Chemical Treatment in Reactive Walls
306(10)
Solidification/Stabilization (Ex-Situ) Principles
316(13)
Ex-Situ Chemical Treatment Principles
329(8)
In-Situ Natural Attenuation Principles
337(8)
In-Situ Phytoremediation Principles
345(5)
In-Situ Bioremediation Principles
350(7)
Other Techniques
357(6)
References
357(6)
PART III WASTE CONTAINMENT
Containment System Implementation
363(24)
Essentials of Waste Containment
363(5)
Hydraulic and Physical Containment
368(4)
Containment Effects on Source Terms
372(2)
Containment Site Selection Techniques
374(6)
Containment Site Improvement
380(7)
References
385(2)
Configurations of Containment Systems
387(16)
Landfills
387(3)
Slurry Walls
390(3)
Drainage Trenches and Wells
393(3)
Surface Impoundments
396(1)
Grout Curtains
397(2)
Composite Systems
399(4)
References
400(3)
Elements of Containment System Design
403(50)
Introduction
403(1)
Leachate Generation
404(2)
Water Balance in Waste Containment Systems
406(13)
Leachate Collection and Removal Systems (LCRS)
419(5)
Flow and Transport Through Barriers
424(12)
Stability of Waste Containment Systems
436(17)
References
449(4)
Barrier Composition and Performance
453(32)
Containment System Performance Elements
453(1)
System Performance Pattern
454(6)
Types of Barrier Materials
460(4)
Material Deterioration Mechanisms
464(13)
System Performance Monitoring Techniques
477(8)
References
480(5)
Index 485

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