Chapter 11
Seismic Stability of Waste Containment Systems
Publication: Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site and Contaminant Characterization, Containment Facilities, Solid Waste Materials, and Contaminated Ground Interventions
Abstract
Seismic stability of waste containment systems may be assessed by a hierarchical set of analyses of increasing complexity. The hierarchical level that is required for the seismic stability assessment of a particular facility depends on the regional seismotectonic environment, seismic performance standard, and desired level of precision. The seismic performance standard is a key factor in determining the adequacy of a waste containment system subject to seismic loading. Prevention of a discharge of contaminants that are harmful to human health, or the environment provides a rational basis for economically and environmentally sound seismic design of waste containment systems. Many engineered waste containment systems have substantial built-in redundancy. Most final cover systems and liner systems provide multiple, redundant levels of protection against leachate migration to groundwater. In regions of low seismicity, and for ductile waste containment systems, seismic stability may be demonstrated by a simple pseudo-static limit equilibrium analysis.
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Editor: Dimitrios Zekkos, Ph.D., P.E.
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