Long-term performance of a reclamation cover: The evolution of hydraulic properties and hydrologic response

Geotechnical Special Publication

Volumn , Issue 147, 2006, Pages 813-824

  Kelln, C J ^a   Barbour, S L ^a   Elshorbagy, A ^a   Qualizza, C ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

^b SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

PEAT-MINERAL SOIL MIXTURE; PROTOTYPE RECLAMATION COVERS; PYRITIC SHALES; RECLAMATION COVERS;

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; HYDROLOGY; MEASUREMENT THEORY; MOISTURE; RAPID PROTOTYPING; SHALE; TRACKING (POSITION);

LAND RECLAMATION;

EID: 33845538133     PISSN: 08950563     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1061/40802(189)64     Document Type: Conference Paper

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