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Better cover-ups
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Better cover-ups

Robert Koerner and David Daniel
Civil engineering (New York, N.Y. 1930), Vol.62(5), pp.55-57
01 Jan 1992

Abstract

Clay Economics Environmental protection Pollution control Q1 Refuse disposal Waste disposal
This article points up problems with typical solid waste landfill covers such as compacted clay. It recommends methods and materials for better covers which address such problems as temperature extremes, wet/dry cycles, plant root penetration, settling, slippage or creep, vehicle loading, erosion, earthquake damage, moisture changes, and gas accumulations.

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