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Experimental tests have been carried out on the sediments in order to obtain these geotechnical and environmental properties. The sediments studied present loamy nature, high plasticity, and low swelling potential with a capacity to immobilize the organic and inorganic pollutants. The sediments studied are contaminated by the organic matter and in heavy metals. The environmental behavior proves the immobility of heavy metals in the sediments. The valuation of the sediments is possible while taking into account its nature and these plastic properties.
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Slema, A.B., Feki, N., Rouis, M.J. (2018). Geotechnical and Environmental Characterization of the Sediments of the Commercial Port of Sfax City, Tunisia. In: Kallel, A., Ksibi, M., Ben Dhia, H., Khélifi, N. (eds) Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions. EMCEI 2017. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70548-4_428
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