Abstract
In situ measurements and observations of field performance provide a valuable source of information on the properties of municipal solid waste (MSW) for analysis of landfills. `Static' properties of MSW such as unit weight and shear strength are evaluated from observations made during and after waste placement, including records of tonnage of waste received and cover soil used during disposal, observations of stable MSW slopes and in situ load tests. `Dynamic' properties of MSW such as modulus and damping are evaluated from observations of the performance of landfills subject to strong ground motions and by geophysical testing.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Geotechnical Special Publication |
| Publisher | ASCE |
| Pages | 1126-1141 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Edition | 46 /2 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the Specialty Conference on Geotechnical Practice in Waste Disposal. Part 1 (of 2) - New Orleans, LA, USA Duration: Feb 24 1995 → Feb 26 1995 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the Specialty Conference on Geotechnical Practice in Waste Disposal. Part 1 (of 2) |
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| City | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Period | 2/24/95 → 2/26/95 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Soil Science
- Building and Construction
- Architecture