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The purpose of this study was to track the refuse profile in Lorong Halus Dumping Ground, the largest landfill in Singapore, by electrical resistivity and surface wave velocity after 25 years of closure. Data were analyzed using an orthogonal set of plots by spreading 24 lines in two perpendicular geophone-orientation directions. Both geophysical techniques determined that refuse boundary depth was 13 ± 2 m. The refuse boundary revealed a certain degree of variance, mainly ascribed to the different principle of measurements, as well as the high heterogeneity of the subsurface. Discrepancy was higher in spots with greater heterogeneity. 3D analysis was further conducted detecting refuse pockets, leachate mounding and gas channels. Geotechnical monitoring (borehole) confirmed geophysical outcomes tracing different layers such as soil capping, decomposed refuse materials and inorganic wastes. Combining the geophysical methods with borehole monitoring, a comprehensive layout of the dumping site was presented showing the hot spots of interests.
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This study is supported by the National Research Foundation, Singapore; Program Number NRF-CRP5-2009-02, for the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering/Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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Yin, K., Tong, H.H., Noh, O. et al. Mapping Refuse Profile in Singapore Old Dumping Ground through Electrical Resistivity, S-Wave Velocity and Geotechnical Monitoring. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 94, 275–281 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-014-1427-y
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