G. L. Sivakumar Babu, Krishna R. Reddy, Anirban De, Manoj Datta ... 343 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (June, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 9811040761 - ISBN-13: 978-9811040764 ...
This volume is a compilation on issues related to sustainable practices
in geo-environmental engineering, particularly as applying to developing
nations such as India. While, the developed world has already developed
some solutions such as landfills, developments in landfills, barriers
and liners in the North America and waste-to-energy and waste
incineration in Europe, developing countries like India are trying to
figure out ways which suit the present condition without compromising
the future needs and comforts. This volume presents case studies on the
various problems and solutions adopted for different sites. Although a
common approach for all the problems is not feasible or recommend, this
collection aims to provide a compendium on the current efforts underway
and to help achieve common ground for the practitioners and researchers
involved. The works included here give insight to the possible
development of resilient and sustainable structures (like offshore wind
turbines) and energy geotechnics. The book covers topics such as liners
and barrier systems, use of recycled and waste materials, waste
management and hazard assessment, sustainable infrastructure, and
sustainability and the environment. The contents of this book will be
useful to researchers and professionals working in geo-environmental
engineering. The book will also be useful to policy makers interested in
understanding geotechnical concerns related to sustainable
development.