Electrical-resistivity measurements for evaluating compacted-soil liners

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Journal of Geotechnical Engineering; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9410(1994)120:2(451)· OSTI ID:5074721

Kalinski, R J ^[1]; Kelly, W E ^[2]

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1. Woodward-Clyde Federal Services, Omaha, NE (United States)
2. Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (United States). Dept. of Civil Engineering

Theoretical relationships suggest that the hydraulic conductivity of compacted soils can be evaluated with electrical resistivity measurements. On the material scale, high resistivity may be indicative of low molding water content, high air-filled porosity, or high sand or gravel content. On the liner scale, resistivity measurements may be useful for identifying desiccation cracking or poor interlift bonding. Methods exist for measuring the resistivity of compacted soils in the laboratory and on field liners. Further evaluation is warranted to fully assess the utility of resistivity measurements for evaluating soil liners.

• OSTI ID: 5074721
• Journal Information: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering; (United States) Vol. 120:2; ISSN 0733-9410; ISSN JGENDZ
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540210 -- Environment
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58 GEOSCIENCES
580000* -- Geosciences
DATA ANALYSIS
ELECTRICAL SURVEYS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY
LINERS
MANAGEMENT
MECHANICS
RESISTIVITY SURVEYS
SANITARY LANDFILLS
SITE CHARACTERIZATION
SOIL MECHANICS
SURVEYS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT