Geotechnology of waste management

The Second Edition of Geotechnology of Waste Management provides an up-to-date, practical discussion of environmental geotechnology, an increasingly important area of real-world application in the field of civil and environmental engineering. The text guides students and practitioners through practical discussions, examples, and exercises covering the full range of topics in this field.

Coverage of solid wastes includes their index properties, settlement characteristics, strength behavior, and hydraulic properties. Landfill design coverage includes site investigation and selection, geosynthetic and soil liner systems, leachate generation and detection, erosion control and caps, gas generation and management, foundation and slope stability and applicable regulatory guidelines.