Prediction of Volumetric Requirements for Dredged Material Containment Areas.
Abstract
This report presents the results of a study undertaken to determine the volumetric requirements of a confined disposal site filled with fine-grained dredged material. The method of study required a three-phase approach. The first phase was the evaluation of previous work and the formulation of a new prediction methodology based on modified consolidation theory and standard weight-volume relationships used in geotechnical engineering. The second phase consisted of developing the proposed prediction methodology. The final phase consisted of correlating the volume increase predicted by the proposed methodology with the rate of volume increase measured under field conditions. Also included in the final phase was the creation of a computer program based on the prediction methodology developed during the study. The computer program was developed for the purpose of evaluating the effect of various input variables on the gain in available storage volume. Since the program was designed for applicability over a large range of conditions, the results obtained from the computer program are site-specific.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA062481
Entities
People
- Myron L. Hayden