Coupled Large Deformation and Contaminant Transport in Low-Permeability Clay Layers: Role of Threshold Hydraulic Gradient

Abstract

AbstractNatural low-permeability clay is usually used as underlying layers at dredged sludge disposal sites. Both laboratory and field measurements of clay settlement revealed the existence of a threshold hydraulic gradient for water flow, attributable to ...Practical ApplicationsThe coupled model of consolidation and contaminant transport in low-permeability clay layers proposed herein is applicable for evaluating the performance of any contaminant under any waste disposal sites during the service life of ...