Remix and Share
Waste Containment and Remediation Technology, Spring 2004
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
Focuses on the geotechnical aspects of hazardous waste management, with specific emphasis on the design of land-based waste containment structures and hazardous waste remediation. Introduction to hazardous waste; definition of hazardous waste, regulatory requirements, waste characteristics, geo-chemistry, and contaminant transport. The design and operation of waste containment structures, landfills, impoundments, and mine-waste disposal. The characterization and remediation of contaminated sites, the superfund law, preliminary site assessment, site investigation techniques, and remediation technologies. Monitoring requirements.
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- SubTopics:
- Green Building and Design
- Collection:
- MIT OpenCourseWare
