A laboratory study of solidification/stabilization technology for contaminated dredged material

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dc.contributor.authorBetteker, James Michaelen
dc.contributor.committeecochairLudwig, Daniel D.en
dc.contributor.committeecochairSherrard, Joseph H.en
dc.contributor.committeememberNovak, John T.en
dc.contributor.committeememberMyers, Tommy E.en
dc.contributor.departmentEnvironmental Sciences and Engineeringen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:49:48Zen
dc.date.adate2013-11-15en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:49:48Zen
dc.date.issued1986-03-05en
dc.date.rdate2013-11-15en
dc.date.sdate2013-11-15en
dc.description.abstractSafe disposal of contaminated dredged material has become a significant issue especially as public environmental awareness and concerns increase. Solidification/ stabilization technology potentially may provide for a safer, more effective and more economical means of disposal. This research investigated the technical feasibility of applying solidification/stabilization technology to contaminated sediment from Indiana Harbor Canal, Indiana. Specifically, physical strength and reduction of chemical leachability resulting from solidification/stabilization A with various cement based, pozzolanic, and proprietary additives were analyzed. Also investigated was the immobilization capability of a proprietary polymer for selected organic contaminants when used in conjunction with solidification/stabilization processes. Physical strength is an important parameter in determining the ultimate bearing capacity, stability of embankments and pressure against retaining walls. Physical stabilization of contaminated dredged material is a viable treatment option. Application of cement-based and pozzolanic—based processes uses the sediment moisture to form hydration products, therefore dewaterimg is not required. All process formulations produced a solidified sediment.en
dc.description.degreeMaster of Scienceen
dc.format.extentxiv, 116 leavesen
dc.format.mediumBTDen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.otheretd-11152013-040437en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-11152013-040437/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/45748en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartLD5655.V855_1986.B488.pdfen
dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 15062170en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V855 1986.B488en
dc.subject.lcshFactory and trade wasteen
dc.subject.lcshSolidificationen
dc.titleA laboratory study of solidification/stabilization technology for contaminated dredged materialen
dc.typeThesisen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineEnvironmental Sciences and Engineeringen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Scienceen

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