Research Article
Feb 1975
Engineering Challenges of Dredged Material Disposal
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Robert M. Meccia, William C. Allanach Jr., and Fletcher H. Griffis, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Waterways, Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division
Volume 101, Issue 1
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The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has been concerned with the development of navigable waterways in the United States since 1824. In fulfilling its mission, the Corps has been responsible for the annual dredging of approx 380,000,000 cu yd (290,530,000 m³ of bottom sediments. Increasing concern has developed over the impacts of the disposal of these materials. The U. S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station is conducting a nationwide research program to develop environmentally compatible, technically satisfactory, and economically feasible disposal alternatives, including consideration of dredged material as a manageable resource. Problem identification and assessments are summarized, and program progress with emphasis on engineering aspects of the study is examined.
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Journal of the Waterways, Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division
Volume 101 • Issue 1 • February 1975
Pages: 1 - 13
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Feb 1975
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Robert M. Meccia
Dist. Coordinator, Office of Dredged Material Research, U.S. Army Engr. Waterways Experiment Station, Corps of Engrs., Vicksburg, Miss.
William C. Allanach Jr.
Interagency Coordinator, Office of Dredged Material Research, U.S. Army Engr. Waterways Experiment Station, Corps of Engrs., Vicksburg, Miss.
Fletcher H. Griffis, M.ASCE
Program Mgr., Office of Dredged Material Research, U.S. Army Engr. Waterways Experiment Station, Corps of Engrs., Vicksburg, Miss.
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