The next best thing

Article Abstract:

One of the ways to reduce the amount of leachate, while landfills are being filled, is to reduce the infiltration of rain water. One way to reduce infiltration into landfills, is through the installation of a surface cap or a cover that is water resistant or has low hydraulic conductivity. The details of an experiment conducted on reduction of infiltration using surface cap, carried out at a place near the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, in Kaneohe, are presented.

Refuse systems, National Security, Hawaii, Solid Waste Landfill, Military Bases, Prevention, Control, Contamination, Sanitary landfills, Microbial contamination, Infiltration (Hydrology), Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Artificial soil aids in waste containment

Article Abstract:

Research is currently being conducted on cement kiln dust; a byproduct of the cement manufacturing process and using it for the purpose of sealing off waste containment site is discussed. The research is being conducted by the University of Missouri at Columbia along with Hannibal, a branch of the Continental Cement Company in Missouri.

Alliances, partnerships, Cement, hydraulic, Cement, Cement Manufacturing, Missouri, Industrial Cements, Usage, Cement industry, Alliances and partnerships, University of Missouri, Cements (Building materials), Cement kilns, Continental Cement Company Inc.

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Pushing the envelope

Article Abstract:

This article examines the architectural challanges of Seattle's central Library, which comprises five "platforms" designed horizontally and vertically supported by interior and exterior trusses and straight and sloping columns. The energy efficiency is maximized by using expansive glazedsurfaces and open spaces.

United States, Analysis, Design and construction, Architecture, Architecture and energy conservation, Energy efficient buildings, Architectural design, Library architecture, Architectural engineering

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