{"product_id":"9780784400159","title":"Remediation in Rock Masses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemediation in Rock Masses \u003c\/em\u003edescribes the problems of and presents solutions to the complicated issue of contaminated rock site remediation. With theoretical analyses, case studies, and recommendations by prominent individuals in the field, this book presents a comprehensive overview of modeling, site characterization, and remediation techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003echaracterization of polluted rock masses; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eestimation of contaminant flow rates in rock;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eassessments of the effectiveness of important cleanup technologies;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etheoretical modeling of liquid movement and mixing in rock fractures; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eevaluations of pneumatic and hydraulic fracturing to increase formation permeabilities; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eremediation technologies, including pump-and-treat, soil vapor extraction (SVE), bioremediation, and alcohol flooding;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe occurrence of contaminants—gasoline, trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrahydrofuran, and heavy metals—in fractured rock systems at selected industrial sites, landfills, and hardrock or coal mining sites is reviewed. Site characterization techniques to determine interconnectivity between fractures are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Editors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHilary I. Inyang, Ph.D., is University Professor and director of the Center for Environmental Engineering, Science, and Technology of the James B. Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClifford J. Bruell, PH.D., is a professor at the James B. Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Society of Civil Engineers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008057950448,"sku":"9780784400159","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780784400159_p0.jpg?v=1763663704","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780784400159","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}