Geoenvironmental Engineering covers the application of basic geological and hydrological science, including
soil and rock mechanics and groundwater hydrology, to any number of different environmental problems.
Includes end-of-chapter summaries, design examples and worked-out numerical problems, and problem questions.
Offers thorough coverage of the role of geotechnical engineering in a wide variety of environmental issues.
Addresses such issues as remediation of in-situ hazardous waste, the monitoring and control of groundwater
pollution, and the creation and management of landfills and other above-ground and in-situ waste containment systems.
Table of Contents
Preface.
PART I: BASIC PRINCIPLES.
1. INTRODUCTION.
1.1 Emergence of Geoenvironmental Engineering.
1.2 Types of Geoenvironmental Problems.
1.3 Book Organization.
1.4 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
2. RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Development of Laws and Regulations.
2.3 Federal Environmental Laws and Regulations.
2.4 State and Local Laws and Regulations.
2.5 Impact of Regulations on Geoenvironmental Practice.
2.6 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Hydrologic Cycle and Groundwater.
7.3 Aquifer, Aquiclude, and Aquitard.
7.4 Hydraulic Head and Aquifer Properties.
7.5 Groundwater Flow in Aquifers.
7.6 One-Dimensional Steady Flow.
7.7 Flow Toward a Pumping Well.
7.8 Pumping and Slug Testing.
7.9 Two- and Three-Dimensional Groundwater Flow.
7.10 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
8. CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT AND FATE.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Transport Processes.
8.3 Chemical Mass Transfer Processes.
8.4 Biological Process (Biodegradation).
8.5 Contaminant Transport and Fate Modeling.
8.6 Applications.
8.7 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
PART II: REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES.
9. SUBSURFACE CONTAMINATION: SOURCES, CONTAMINANTS, REGULATIONS, AND REMEDIAL APPROACH.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Sources of Contamination.
9.3 Types of Contaminants.
9.4 Relevant Regulations.
9.5 Other Considerations.
9.6 Remediation Approach.
9.7 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
10. CONTAMINATED SITE CHARACTERIZATION.
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 General Methodology.
10.3 Preliminary Site Assessment.
10.4 Exploratory Site Investigation.
10.5 Detailed Site Investigation.
10.6 Expedited or Accelerated Site Characterization.
10.7 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
16. LANDFILL REGULATIONS, SITING, AND CONFIGURATIONS 635
16.1 Introduction.
16.2 Federal Regulations.
16.3 State and Local Regulations.
16.4 Siting Methodology.
16.5 Site Permit Application.
16.6 Landfill Configurations.
16.7 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
17. WASTE CONTAINMENT LINER SYSTEMS.
17.1 Introduction.
17.2 Low-Permeability Soil Liners.
17.3 Geomembrane Liners.
17.4 Geotextiles.
17.5 Geosynthetic Clay Liners.
17.6 Geonets and Geocomposite Drains.
17.7 Geogrids.
17.8 Interface Strengths among Various Liner Components.
17.9 Manufacturing and Construction Quality Assurance.
17.10 Estimation of Leakage through Liner Systems.
17.11 Performance of Liners in Waste Containment Systems.
17.12 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
18. LEACHATE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND LINER DESIGN.
18.1 Introduction.
18.2 Design Criteria.
18.3 Leachate Generation and Management.
18.4 Containment System Liner Design.
18.5 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
20.1 Introduction.
20.2 Gas Generation Mechanisms.
20.3 Gas Characteristics.
20.4 Gas Production Rates.
20.5 Gas Migration.
20.6 Gas Collection Systems.
20.7 Gas Flaring and Energy Recovery.
20.8 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
24.1 Introduction.
24.2 Various End Uses of Closed Landfills.
24.3 Design Considerations.
24.4 Case Studies.
24.5 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
25. BIOREACTOR LANDFILLS.
25.1 Introduction.
25.2 Types and Advantages of Bioreactor Landfills.
25.3 Regulatory Issues.
25.4 Bioreactor Design.
25.5 Bioreactor Landfill Operations and Maintenance.
25.6 Case Studies.
25.7 Research Issues.
25.8 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.
26. SUBAQUATIC SEDIMENT WASTE: IN-SITU CAPPING.
26.1 Introduction.
26.2 Relevant Terminology and Definitions.
26.3 Site Evaluation.
26.4 Cap Design.
26.5 Construction and Monitoring.
26.6 Regulatory and Economic Considerations.
26.7 Case Studies.
26.8 Summary.
Questions/Problems.
References.