Abstract: Corrosion of underground pipelines is an important issue in the American pipeline industry. In 2002, the estimated annual cost was approximately US$7 billion for the monitoring, replacement, and maintenance of pipelines. ...

Abstract: Shallow slope failures are common in highway embankments in the north Texas region and pose significant maintenance problems for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). As a cost-effective alternative, recycled ...

Abstract: To estimate the generated leachate and design of a leachate recirculation system, a clear understanding of the hydraulic conductivity of municipal solid waste with degradation, and the effects of intermixed cover soils, ...

Abstract: The understanding of moisture content distribution within municipal solid waste (MSW) in a landfill due to leachate recirculation plays an important role in designing and optimizing the operation of a leachate recirculation ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the efficacy of recycled-plastic pins (RPPs) for controlling the ground settlement of soft foundation soil. Two field test sections (6×7.5  m) were constructed over soft soil; one was left unreinforced ...