Search results for: SOIL TREATMENT
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Improvement of the Rhizoremediation efficiency of PAHs contaminated soil under cysteine treatment along with modeling
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Oiled soil washing in dynamic conditions by micellar surfactants solutions and obtained effluents treatment
PublicationZbadano możliwość zastosowania micelarnych roztworów biosurfaktantu (JBR 425), surfaktantów syntetycznych (Rokanolu NL5, NL6, NL8) i ich mieszanin (Rokanol NL6 : JBR 425) do wymywania oleju syntetycznego z gruntu w procesie mycia gleby w warunkach dynamicznych. Micelarne roztwory Rokanolu NL6 oraz NL8 wykazały nieznacznie wyższą efektywność wymywania oleju z gruntu w porównaniu z efektywnością usuwania oleju przy pomocy roztworów...
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Enzymatic assays confirm the toxicity reduction after manure treatment of heavy metals contaminated soil
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Combined chemical-biological treatment of effluents from soil remediation processes by surfactants solutions flushing
PublicationŚcieki powstające podczas procesu remediacji gruntu zawierają surfaktanty o wysokim stężeniu oraz oleje w postaci zemulgowanej i zsolubilizowanej lub wolnej. Do oczyszczenia takich ścieków zastosowano chemiczne utlenianie, biologiczne oczyszczanie oraz zintegrowany proces chemiczno biologiczny. Efektywność procesu oceniono na podstawie redukcji ChZT oraz zmiany stężenia surfaktantu w oczyszczanych ściekach. Chemiczne utlenienie...
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The impact of thermomechanical and chemical treatment of waste Brewers’ spent grain and soil biodegradation of sustainable Mater-Bi-Based biocomposites
PublicationDue to the massive plastic pollution, development of sustainable and biodegradable polymer materials is crucial to reduce environmental burdens and support climate neutrality. Application of lignocellulosic wastes as fillers for polymer composites was broadly reported, but analysis of biodegradation behavior of resulting biocomposites was rarely examined. Herein, sustainable Mater-Bi-based biocomposites filled with thermomechanically-...
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Pseudomonas laurylsulfatovorans sp. nov., sodium dodecyl sulfate degrading bacteria, isolated from the peaty soil of a wastewater treatment plant
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Remediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Contaminated Soil Using Combined Ozonation and Peroxy-Acid Treatment in the Site of Abadan Oil Refinery
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An Overview of Treatment Approaches for Octahydro-1, 3, 5, 7-tetranitro-1, 3, 5, 7-tetrazocine (HMX) Explosive in Soil, Groundwater, and Wastewater
PublicationOctahydro-1, 3, 5, 7-tetranitro-1, 3, 5, 7-tetrazocine (HMX) is extensively exploited in the manufacturing of explosives; therefore, a significant level of HMX contamination can be encountered near explosive production plants. For instance, up to 12 ppm HMX concentrations have been observed in the wastewater effluent of a munitions manufacturing facility, while up to 45,000 mg/kg of HMX has been found in a soil sample taken from...
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Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) approach in simulating large penetration into soil
PublicationA study of Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) approach for predicting large soil deformation is presented. Theoretical basics of SPH method, including the equations governing, discussion of the importance of smoothing function length, contact formulation, boundary treatment and finally utilization in hydrocodes simulations are presented. An application of SPH to a real case of large penetrations (crater creating) into soil caused...
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The use of Kamienna głowa cabbage species for phytoextraction of zinc and cadmium from the soil
PublicationAlthough traditional technologies for cleaning contaminated soils have proven to be efficient, they are usually expensive, labor intensive, and in the case of soil, they produce severe disturbance. Most recently, the use of plants in metal extraction (phytoremediation) has appeared as a promising alternative in the removal of heavy metal excess from soil. Phytoremediation uses of plant for pollutant stabilization, extraction, degradation,...
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Evaluation of bacterial strains for developing effective plant growth promoting strain on chickpea growth and physico chemical properties of soil
PublicationThe study was intended to isolate and characterize the plant growth-promoting properties. A collection of microbial consortia called plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPM) work to increase crop growth and yield through a variety of direct mechanisms, including as nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, synthesis of PGH, ammonia, and siderophore, as well as indirect mechanisms. The aim of the study was to evaluate the...
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Soil management
PublicationOmawia się środowisko glebowe, jego zanieczyszczenia i zagrożenia dewastacjąPodaje się zasady klasyfikacji bonitacyjnej glen, stopnie degradacji chemi-cznej oraz procesy bioremediacji. Środowisko glebowe rozpatrywane jest zpunktu widzenia zagrożenia jakości wody do picia oraz zagrożenia żywności.
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Plant–soil interactions in soil organic carbon sequestration as a restoration tool
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Mobility and biodegradability of an imidazolium based ionic liquid in soil and soil amended with waste sewage sludge
PublicationSorption on solids and biodegradation are main phenomena that can mitigate the pollution of soil and water by ionic liquids (ILs). ILs sorbed on soil particles become immobilized (temporarily or permanently) which prevents them from spreading into deeper layers of soil or groundwater but which also makes them less bioavailable. In this study we attempt to examine if amendment of soil with waste sludge has a potential to mitigate...
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Micro- and nano-Illite to improve strength of untreated-soil as a nano soil-improvement (NSI) technique
PublicationSoil stabilization is a technique of improving the geotechnical properties of soils for various engineering applications. However, conventional stabilizers such as cement and lime have some limitations, such as high cost, environmental impact, and durability issues. Therefore, there is a need for alternative and innovative stabilizers that can overcome these challenges. This study introduces nano-Illite, a type of clay mineral,...
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In situ soil mixing.
PublicationOpracowanie stanowi 9-ty rozdział w książce ''Ground Improvement'' (Wzmacnianie gruntu).W podrozdziałach 9.1 i 9.2 przedstawiono rys historyczny oraz aktualny stan zaawansowania technologii mieszania gruntu na sucho i na mokro. Wprowadzono także klasyfikację metod wdrożonych na świecie przez firmy specjalistyczne. W podrozdziale 9.3 opisano sprzęt i technologię i przebieg mieszania, z podziałem na urządzenia do mieszania głębokiego...
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Application of Monte-Carlo method to modelling influence of selected soil heterogeneity on macrodispersion of pollutants in unsaturated soil medium
PublicationThe influence of soil heterogeneity on miscible solute transport in soil is analyzed. The transport process is simulated numerically using the Monte-Carlo method. This paper shows how different types of soil heterogeneity influence the process of contaminant spreading. If independent flow paths exist in the soil, the degree of the mixing of pollutants in the outflow from the soil profile is larger. If the preferential flow paths...
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Dynamic soil improvement by hybrid technologies
PublicationHybrid method of subsoil improvement for road embankment foundation is described. This method is composed of two wellknown methods: dynamic replacement (DR) and microblasting (DDC) one (Deep Dynamic Compaction). The method was used for both the strengthening of the fully saturated organic subsoil as well as for acceleration of the consolidation of the organic layers. The practice ensures the expected results. A proper example on...
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The influence of changes of soil parameters due to consolidation on the interaction of piles and soft soil layer
PublicationZaprezentowano problem wyznaczania bocznego parcia gruntu o małej wytrzymałości na pale. Opisano przypadki występowania bocznego obciążenia pali. Scharakteryzowano właściwości i zachowanie gruntów słabych stanowiących warstwę podłoża o małej wytrzymałości. Zaprezentowano propozycje obliczania bocznego parcia według różnych autorów. Przedstawiono wpływ konsolidacji na zmianę wytrzymałości gruntów słabych w czasie oraz na obliczanie...
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Soil chemical properties affect the reaction of forest soil bacteria to drought and rewetting stress
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Soil enzymes in a changing climate
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Analytical applications of smartphones for agricultural soil analysis
PublicationSoil is one of the most important farming resources. Appropriate managing of its quality promotes productive and sustainable agriculture. The valuable farm practice in soil quality managing is based on regular soil analysis with the aim to determine the exact amount of nutrients or other chemical, physical and biological soil properties. Soil analysis usually requires samples collection at desired sampling depth following by samples...
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Nano soil improvement technique using cement
PublicationNano soil-improvement is an innovative idea in geotechnical engineering. Nanomaterials are among the newest additives that improve soil properties. Herein, laboratory tests, such as unconfined compressive strength, direct shear test, and initial tests, were conducted to investigate the geotechnical properties of Kelachay clay with micro- and nanosized cement to evaluate its particles in untreated soil and observe changes in the...
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Long-term effect of ZnO and CuO nanoparticles on soil microbial community in different types of soil
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Assessment of soil microbial diversity measurements as indicators of soil functioning in organic and conventional horticulture systems
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No apparent effect of invasive alien goldenrod on soil microbial communities or soil fauna feeding activity
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Usefulness of the voltamperometric method for assessment of the purity of soil
PublicationThis paper presents a voltammetric analysis of soil. It shows that the voltammetry is a useful method for the assessment of soil contaminated with heavy metal ions. There are two major problems with voltammetry analysis: the diffusion coefficient and the measurement system. The paper contains a short literature study of mathematical equations and a study of differences between soil and water measurements. Suggestions of the solution...
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Comparative tests of the wall thickness effect of a glass-reinforced thermosetting plastic coating with a non-circular cross section in a soil-coating object for economic aspect
PublicationCulvert structures made of plastics are employed extensively in the construction of new facilities as well as the renovation of existing ones. Due to the high costs of materials required for the manufacturing of these goods, the objective of this research is focused to lessen the thickness of the walls, which may, on the other hand, result in a reduction in the stiffness of the system. In the course of the testing, the structure...
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Experimental observations on the creep behaviour of frozen soil
PublicationConstitutive models in the literature for creep of frozen soil are based on the direct use of time counted from the onset of creep. An explicit time dependence in a constitutive equation violates the principles of rational mechanics. No change in stress or temperature is allowed for during creep, using the time-based formulations. Moreover, the existing descriptions need much verification and improvement on the experimental side...
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SOIL-INSECT toolbox: A new chamber for analysing the behaviour of herbivorous insects and tri-trophic interactions in soil
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Soil organic carbon, macro- and micronutrient changes in soil fractions with different lability in response to crop intensification
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On the mechanisms of soil remediation with use of surfactants
PublicationPrzedstawiono problem zanieczyszczenia gruntów substancjami olejowymi. Zaprezentowano metodę remediacji za pomocą przemywania roztworami surfaktantów. Omówiono mechanizmy biorące udział w usuwaniu zanieczyszczeń z gruntu podczas tego procesu.
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Reasearch on reinforced soil and geosynthetics in Poland.
PublicationOmówienie badań wzmocnienia gruntu w Polsce zapoczątkowane w latach 70-tych w Katedrze Geotechniki Politechniki Gdańskiej i Instytucie Budownictwa Wodnego PAN w Gdańsku. Ponadto przedstawiono: badania tarcia w geomembranach teksturowanych; nośność wzmocnionego geotekstyliami podłoża gruntowego obciążonego fundamentem wyciąganym; badania na wyciąganie (''pull-out'') geogrydów wzmacniających podłoża.
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Soil improvement by short stone columns.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono sposób dogęszczania podłoża gruntowego wykorzystywany do renowacji istniejących nawierzchni placów składowych i dróg. Proponowany sposób polega na formowaniu w gruncie kolumny o niewielkiej średnicy. Kolumnę tą formuje się poprzez wbijanie w rozluźnione podłoże trzpienia stalowego, z jednoczesnym dosypywaniem gruntu.Sposób ten stosuje się przede wszystkim jako metodę wzmocnienia podłoża pod nawierzchniami...
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Soil mechanics and old buildings foundations
PublicationPraca dotyczy sposobów fundamentowania obiektów zabytkowych. Przeanalizowano historyczny rozwój sposobów posadowienia poczynając od starożytności, poprzez średniowiecze aż do czasów nowożytnych. Omówiono charakterystyczne dla kolejnych okresów historycznych rodzaje fundamentów. Przedstawiono przykłady dobrego i złego fundamentowania.
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Ground improvement with in situ Soil Mixing
PublicationOmówiono metodę wzmacniania słabego gruntu za pomocą technologii wgłębnego mieszania na sucho i mokro. W metodzie mokrej stosuje się składniki wiążące (głownie cementy) wymieszane z wodą, podawane w formie zaczynu. W metodzie suchej materiały wiążące podawane są w postaci sproszkowanej z udziałem sprężonego powietrza. Przedstawiono główne obszary zastosowania w geotechnice oraz podano przykłady kilku realizacji.
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FE simulations of a soil structure interface.
PublicationPrzedstawiono warunki brzegowe do opisu szorstkości ściany konstrukcji w kontakcie z gruntem. Wykonano doświadczenia i symulacje MES na bazie mikropolarnego prawa hipoplastycznego.
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Geotechnical characterization of soft soil deposits in Northern Poland
PublicationThis paper presents a geotechnical characterization of deltaic soft soil deposits in the Vistula Marshlands, northern Poland. It shows the limited applicability of organic soil classifications based on Cone Penetration Tests (CPTU) and Dilatometer Tests (DMT). None of the in-situ-based classifications correctly identifies peat. Analysis of the behaviour of contractive/dilative soil layers according to Robertson's updated classification...
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Modeling the application of steel slag in stabilizing expansive soil
PublicationThe objective of this study was to evaluate the suitability of steel slag as an additive to the engineering properties of weak clay soil. Different geotechnical laboratory tests were conducted on both stabilized and natural soils. Steel slag (SS) was added at a rate of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25% to the soil. Specific gravity, grain size analysis, Atterberg limit test, compaction test, free swell, California bearing ratio (CBR),...
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Recycling of Industrial Waste as Soil Binding Additives—Effects on Soil Mechanical and Hydraulic Properties during Its Stabilisation before Road Construction
PublicationTo improve the in situ soil stabilization, different chemical additives are used (ion exchange compounds, additives based on H2SO4 or vinyl polymers, and organic additives using lignosul- fonates). One interesting alternative is the production of additives from various waste materials. The extensive testing of waste-based blends with soil was performed; the mechanical (unconfined compressive strength (UCS)) and hydraulic (capillary...
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LDFEM analysis of FDP auger installation in cohesive soil
PublicationThis paper deals with large deformation finite element (LDFE) preliminary modelling of Full Displacement Pile (FDP) installation in cohesive soil deposit located in Jazowa, Poland. The detailed FDP auger geometry is applied and the drilling process is modelled with full 3D Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL) formulation. The total stress approach and elastic-perfectly plastic model with rate-dependent Mises plasticity is used. The...
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Laser Scanning of a Soil-Shell Bridge Structure
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Mercury emission to air, water and soil in Poland
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Sustainable Soil Remediation Using Organic Amendments
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Visualization and quantification of soil laboratory impact compaction
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Heterogeneous soil behavior. Mechanical study of mixtures
PublicationW pracy opisano właściwości gruntu niejednorodnego w postaci mieszaniny budowanej ze żwiru i piasku w różnych proporcjach. Mieszanina ma właściwości typowe ośrodków ziarnistych. Badania przeprowadzono w aparacie trójosiowego ściskania. Jako wynik uzyskano, że wraz ze wzrostem procentowej zawartości żwiru rośnie kąt tarcia wewnętrznego mieszaniny i jej zagęszczenie oraz wartość jej wytrzymałości na ścinanie.
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Ground improvement with in-situ wet soil mixing
PublicationOpisano rozwój technologii mieszania wgłębnego gruntu na świecie i w Polsce. Przedstawiono bliżej aktualnie wykorzystywane metody mieszania, wprowadzane przez specjalistyczne firmy. W syntetyczny sposób podsumowano zasady projektowania oraz doświadczenia wykonawcze. Zamieszczono bliższe informacje odnośnie kilku przykładów zastosowania w Polsce.
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Soft soil overconsolidation and CPTU dissipation test
PublicationOkreślenie stanu naprężeń oraz historii naprężeń w słabym podłożu pod wałem przeciwpowodziowym na podstawie badań CPTU i DMT. Przeprowadzono badania dysypacji nadwyżki ciśnienia wody w porach w podłożu pod wałem oraz po stronie odpowietrznej i odwodnej. Kształt krzywej dysypacji zależy od prekonsolidacji gruntu słabego. Przedstawiono sposoby określania współczynnika konsolidacji oraz współczynnika filtracji w gruntach słabych w...
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Settlement of a historic building due to seepage-induced soil deformation
PublicationThe research paper reviews issues associated with the impact of groundwater flow on soil characteristics and parameters, hence, the entire structure of a building set on it. Water seepage through the ground, building subsoil or structural elements of buildings made of soil affects the soil skeleton and may lead to changes in the arrangement of individual grains relative to each other, i.e., a modified soil structure. Soil solid...
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Application of soil nailing technique for protection and preservation historical buildings
PublicationSoil nailing is one of the recent in situ techniques used for soil improvement and in stabilizing slopes. The process of soil nailing consists of reinforcing the natural ground with relatively small steel bars or metal rods, grouted in the pre-drilled holes. This method has a wide range of applications for stabilizing deep excavations and steep slopes. Soil nailing has recently become a very common method of slope stabilisation...