STP 1374, written by worldwide experts in their field, examinesa broad range of topics covering the latest geotechnicalengineering developments in high water content materials. Emphasisis given to construction on marginal lands and disposal of highwater content waste materials. Various types of high water contentmaterials are explored, including peats and organic soils, softsilts and clays, bentonite slurries, paper sludges, wastewatersludges, dredgings, lime wastes, and mine tailings. Papers alsoexplore geotechnical problems, including handling and disposal,dewatering, stabilization, hydraulic performance, settlement,stability, in situ testing, and construction.
26 peer-reviewed chapters in 4 sections cover:
Fundamentals, Theory, and Modeling
Laboratory Investigations
Field Performance
Case Histories
This publication will benefit engineers, including geotechnical,geoenvironmental, environmental, civil, mining, highway, military,materials, and consultants; also grading contractors.