Abstract
Similar to leachate management considerations, the implementation of liquids addition as part of sustainable landfilling can impact the properties and behavior of landfilled waste. One key aspect that the designer must consider is the impact to above-grade slope stability. Fundamentals of slope stability are first presented followed by a discussion of the factors related to landfills practicing liquids addition. A series of slope stability simulations are presented in the context of different liquids management scenarios, and the role that factors such as injection pressure and LCRS drainage are illustrated. A series of charts providing necessary setback distances are presented to give the designer a sense of pressure limitations when liquids are added near side slopes.
Keywords
- Landfill
- Leachate
- Slope
- Stability
- Failure
- Slide
- Recirculation
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Townsend, T.G., Powell, J., Jain, P., Xu, Q., Tolaymat, T., Reinhart, D. (2015). Slope Stability. In: Sustainable Practices for Landfill Design and Operation. Waste Management Principles and Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2662-6_12
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