Waste Utilization in Geotechnical Practice

The book provides a comprehensive overview of how the innovative use of waste materials not only addresses environmental challenges but also provides sustainable, cost-effective solutions for construction, making it an essential resource for professionals in the field.

Waste pollutes ground resources and sub-surface water if disposed of without proper treatment, which requires large areas. This waste can be utilized as a sustainable alternative to conventional construction materials. Environmental scientists and geotechnical engineers are increasingly challenged to solve environmental problems related to waste disposal facilities and the cleanup of contaminated sites. This book explores how various types of waste materials can be effectively used in geotechnical construction projects related to soil and foundation.

The volume covers properties of different waste materials, methods for testing and characterizing them, potential environmental impacts of using waste materials in geotechnical projects, and the design considerations and techniques for incorporating those waste materials into geotechnical structures. The economic and regulatory aspects of waste utilization in geotechnical practice, including the potential cost savings and the protocols governing the use of waste materials in construction projects, are discussed. The book serves as an informative and practical guide to land-based waste disposal and its potential applications in soil improvement.

Audience

Researchers, civil engineers, students and policymakers working in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, and waste management.

Sandeep Samantaray, PhD is an assistant professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the National Institute of Technology in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, India. He has attended over 60 international conferences and written 40 articles in international journals, 15 book chapters, and two books. He also holds two patents from India, eight from South Africa, and one from Germany. His research interests include watershed management, waste materials, and hydrologic modelling and computing in developing sustainable means of managing the environment.

Subhashree Samantasinghar, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Odisha University of Technology and Research. She has published numerous articles in national and international journals, book chapters, and conferences, and serves as a reviewer in several peer-reviewed international journals. Her research interests include geopolymer technology, environmental geotechniques, and construction materials.

Soumendra K. Mohanty, PhD is the founder and managing director of SM Consultants, which he established in 1999 in Balasore, India. He is well known in the industry for his oratory skills and out-of-the-box engineering ideas, touting over 20 years of experience in civil engineering. He is a member of the Civil Engineering Society, Structural Engineers Association, Indian Roads Congress, and Indian Building Congress.

Vivek, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar. He has four international patents in the field of transportation engineering and has over 13 publications. His research interests include the characterization of pavement materials, pavement design, the use of geotextiles on roads, mechanical behavior, resilient response, and asphalt materials.

Abinash Sahoo, PhD is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Odisha University of Technology and Research. He has authored or coauthored 30 refereed journal articles, four book chapters, one book, and over 45 conference papers, in addition to holding one German and two South African patents. His research interests include hydrological forecasting and modelling, watershed management, applications of AI, and optimization techniques.

Deba Prakash Satapathy, PhD is a professor at Odisha University of Technology and Research. He has published 12 journal articles, 12 international conference papers, two book chapters, two South African patents, and one German patent. His research interests include bridge design, soil investigation, water harvesting, and groundwater detection.