Abstract: Sand-bentonite mixtures (SBM) are usually compacted as clay covers and liners of the landfill. However, unavoidable factors such as heterogeneity in compaction result in variable densities that causes low strength, high ...

Abstract: Thermal backfill is essential for projects such as underground crude oil pipelines and crude oil storage tanks to control the heat migration from the source. The properties of locally available soil may not be adequate as ...