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  1. msalisonlacey

    How to construct a sewer through a landfill site?

    Hi apsix, No there is no liner except for a clay capping type liner which will not interfere with piling. Thanks!
  2. msalisonlacey

    How to construct a sewer through a landfill site?

    Hi Guys, I have an interesting problem I was hoping someone could help with me. We have been asked to evaluate possible sewer construction methods through a landfill site. The landfill site comprises of fill which ranges in depth of 8 feet to 50 feet. The fill is non compacted and consists of...
  3. msalisonlacey

    Longterm Settlement of Uncontrolled (dumped) Fill

    I would perform a density test on the soils as close as possible to the same level as the underside of the footing. The density test should also be performed as close as the footing as possible. The geotechnical technician will have to re-calibrate the density gauge because the test will be in a...

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