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Geoenvironmental Engineering: Geoenvironmental Impact Management: Proceedings of the third conference organized by the British Geotechnical Association and Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, and held in Edinburgh on 17–19 September 2001
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R. N. Yong
R. N. Yong
Cardiff University
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H. R. Thomas
H. R. Thomas
Cardiff University
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/gegim.30336
ISBN print:
978-0-7277-3921-6
Publication date:
2001
Book Chapter

Low-frequency conductivity measurements to monitor ionic migration through landfill liners

By
J. Blewett;
J. Blewett
Heriot-Watt University, Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering, Edinburgh, EH 14 4AS, Scotland, U.K.
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W. J. McCater;
W. J. McCater
Heriot-Watt University, Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering, Edinburgh, EH 14 4AS, Scotland, U.K.
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T. M. Chrisp;
T. M. Chrisp
Heriot-Watt University, Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering, Edinburgh, EH 14 4AS, Scotland, U.K.
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G. Starrs
G. Starrs
Heriot-Watt University, Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering, Edinburgh, EH 14 4AS, Scotland, U.K.
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J. Blewett, W. J. McCater, T. M. Chrisp, G. Starrs
Heriot-Watt University, Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering, Edinburgh, EH 14 4AS, Scotland, U.K.
Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1680/gegim.30336.0058
  • Published:
    2001

This paper considers the technical aspects associated with low-frequency conductivity measurements within liner materials. Experimental work is presented to show the direct application of electrical techniques to track ionic movement through clay. The potential for field monitoring of liner systems is discussed.

  • INTRODUCTION

  • EXPERIMENTAL

  • RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

  • CONCLUSIONS

  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  • REFERENCES

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