Barrier Containment Technologies for Environmental Remediation Applications

Ralph R. Rumer (Edited by), Michael E. Ryan (Edited by)

9780471132721, Wiley

Hardback, published 13 October 1995

192 pages
24.2 x 16.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.454 kg

Provides a comprehensive review and evaluation of waste containment technologies presently practiced in remediation applications. Covers the state-of-knowledge, construction and performance of the three main barrier types - vertical (walls), bottom (floors) and surface (caps).

Overview of Containment Transport and Site Conditions.

Vertical Barriers (Walls).

Bottom Barriers (Floors).

Surface Control Barriers (Caps).

Conclusions.

References.

Glossary.

Index.

Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]