Refinement and Simplification of Column Settling Tests for Design of Dredged Material Containment Areas

Abstract

This note provides background and theory concerning the settling of dredged material slurries, a description of the evolution of column settling test procedures, and the technical basis for certain simplifications to the test procedures that are not contained in other published reports.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA382074

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  • Edward L. Thackston
  • Michael R. Palermo
  • Paul R. Schroeder

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