Geotechnology of waste management
By: Issa S. Oweis, Raj P. Khera.
Contributors: Khera, Raj P.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: PWS Publishing
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 472
Subjects: Waste disposal in the ground; Environmental geotechnology
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 442-464) and index.