A multidisciplinary approach to improving the safety and durability of landfill barriers

1 Introduction

2 Mechanical Loading on Earthen Liners and Damage Due to Subsidence

3 Moisture Balance and the Risk of Desiccation in Earthen Liners

4 Contaminant Transport

5 Chemical and Physical Influences on Mineral Liner Materials

6 Construction Techniques

7 Cut-Off Walls

8 Safety and System Analysis

9 Geomembrane Protection

10 Leachate Drainage Systems

11 Containment vs. In-Situ Treatment

12 Conclusions

Acknowledgement