GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF PAPER MILL SLUDGES FOR USE IN LANDFILL COVERS

Geotechnical properties of seven paper mill sludges are studied. A high water content and a high degree of compressibility characterize the paper mill sludges, which behave like highly organic soil. Consolidation tests show a large reduction in void ratio and high strain values that are attributed to the high compressibility. Triaxial shear-strength tests performed on remolded and undisturbed samples revealed variations in the strength parameters resulting from the differences in sludge composition. Laboratory permeability tests conducted on in-situ samples either met or nearly met the regulatory requirement for the permeability of a landfill cover. Over time, consolidation and dewatering of the paper sludge improved the permeability of cover. The sludge permeability was increased approximately one to two orders of magnitude from freezing and thawing cycles. Maximum permeability changes occurred within 10 freeze and thaw cycles.

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• Authors:
  • Moo-Young, H K
  • Zimmie, T F
• Publication Date: 1996-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 768-775
• Serial:
  • Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
  • Volume: 122
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9410

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressibility; Freeze thaw durability; Laboratory tests; Landfills; Mills; Organic soils; Paper industry; Permeability; Shear strength; Sludge (Deposit); Soil consolidation test; Soils by properties
• Uncontrolled Terms: Geotechnical properties
• Old TRIS Terms: Freezing thawing effects; Landfill covers; Paper mills
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; I41: General Soil Surveys;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00726914
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 3 1996 12:00AM