Study program:
Geotechnics (III semester -PhD) |
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Name of subject: Solid Waste Geotechnical Engineering |
Instructors:
Prof. Dragoslav Rakić |
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Status: Optional |
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ECTS: 10 |
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Prerequisites: / |
Course Objectives:
Acquiring advanced knowledge related to geotechnical characteristics of municipal waste. Getting acquainted with geotechnical parameters necessary for designing sanitary landfills. |
Learning Outcomes:
Ability to independently analyze geotechnical aspects of municipal waste. Acquisition of the necessary knowledge for scientific research and expert work in the field of municipal waste geotechnics. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Basic indicators of the physical state of municipal waste; Geotechnical classification of municipal waste; Shear strength of municipal waste; Deformability of municipal waste; Factors affecting the change of physical-mechanical properties of municipal waste (compaction, creep, biodegradation, chemical changes);Settlement mechanism of municipal waste; Settlement models of municipal waste; Slope stability of municipal waste; Bearing capacity of municipal waste; Constitutive models of municipal waste; Structure elements of municipal landfills; Protection systems of municipal landfills base; Coverage protection systems at municipal landfills; General about bioreactor landfills. Practical teaching
Consultations, Audio-visual presentations with examples of instability at municipal landfills in the world, application of software tools in Geotechnics of municipal waste; Seminar paper. |
Suggested Reading List:
- H. Qian., R. Koerner., D. Gray., 2002: Geotechnical aspects of landfill design and construction, Prentice Hall, pp.717
- H. August., U. Holzohner., T. Meggyes., 1997: Advanced Landfill liner systems, Thomas Telford, pp.389
- R.W. Sarsby., A.J. Felton, 2004: Geotechnical and Environmental aspects of waste disposal sites, Taylor & Francis, pp. 377
- H. Sharma., S. Lewis, 1994: Waste containment systems, waste stabiliyation, and landfills: design and Evaluations, John Wiley & Sons, pp. 587
- Brojna strana literatura i Internet
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Conduct of the Course:
Classical lectures, audio-visual lectures, consultations, study research work. |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Oral Exam | 60 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| OPO_DR | 40 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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