Sustainable Soils Re Engineering

Author : Kennedy C. Onyelowe,Julian C. Aririguzo,Charles N. Ezugwu
Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781543751000

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Sustainable Soils Re-Engineering by Kennedy C. Onyelowe,Julian C. Aririguzo,Charles N. Ezugwu Pdf

Geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, and other allied engineering disciplines have, for a long time, shifted from problem solving to creating problems that plague our planet. This book, Sustainable Soils Re-Engineering, is here to point the world to a more environmentally friendly approach to solving problems using engineering skills. This book moved from the use of cement, which contribute hugely to global warming through the release of oxides of carbon, to the utilization of derivatives of solid-waste materials in the form of ash or powder. These are derived through direct combustion and crushing. Yet one may wonder where the oxides of carbon released during combustion is managed. This book also proposes a model through which oxides of carbon are entrapped through a controlled combustion mechanism. That way, ash is generated for use as geomaterial, and the environment is left healthy. The operation of utilizing solid waste equally rids the environment of its plaguing condition in the process. Also the more practical approach exposed in this book will assist researchers across the world to explore new and novel grounds toward helping humanity. More on this is the bringing forth of mathematical methods like the extreme vertex design adopted in modeling properties of re-engineered soils.

Author : Hesham Ameen,Michele Jamiolkowski,Mario Manassero,Hany Shehata
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030341992

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Recent Thoughts in Geoenvironmental Engineering by Hesham Ameen,Michele Jamiolkowski,Mario Manassero,Hany Shehata Pdf

The articles presented in this book deal with the attempts made by the scientists and practitioners to address contemporary issues in geoenvironmental engineering such as characterization of dredged sediments, geomaterials & waste, valorization of waste, sustainability in waste management, and some other geoenvironmental issues that are becoming quite relevant in today's world. With high urbanization rates, advancement in technologies, and changes in consumption behavior of people, wastes generated through the daily activities of individuals and organizations pose many challenges in their management.

Author : Abrahams Mwasha
Publisher : Smithers Rapra
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781847355317

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Practical Guide to Green Technology for Ground Engineering by Abrahams Mwasha Pdf

Over the last 50 years there has been rapid development of construction techniques, analytical methods and materials for use in ground engineering. One of the major techniques which has been developed is soil strengthening or reinforcement whereby man-made elements are included within geological material to provide a stabilised mass. Various products have been developed for retaining systems, slope stabilisation, etc.More recently, environmental concerns and the focus on sustainable development have led to the examination of materials based on renewable resources for use in ground engineering.In this book, the applications of both vegetable and man-made fibres in situations where there is a requirement for short-term ground reinforcement are examined and discussed. The use of vegetable fibre geotextiles (VFG), particularly in erosion control and soil reinforcement, is covered in detail, with examples from various civil engineering applications.Over the last 50 years there has been rapid development of construction techniques, analytical methods and materials for use in ground engineering. One of the major techniques which has been developed is soil strengthening or reinforcement whereby man-made elements are included within geological material to provide a stabilised mass. Various products have been developed for retaining systems, slope stabilisation, etc.More recently, environmental concerns and the focus on sustainable development have led to the examination of materials based on renewable resources for use in ground engineering.In this book, the applications of both vegetable and man-made fibres in situations where there is a requirement for short-term ground reinforcement are examined and discussed. The use of vegetable fibre geotextiles (VFG), particularly in erosion control and soil reinforcement, is covered in detail, with examples from various civil engineering applications.

Author : Andrew Y. C. Nee,Bin Song,Soh-Khim Ong
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 719 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814451482

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Re-engineering Manufacturing for Sustainability by Andrew Y. C. Nee,Bin Song,Soh-Khim Ong Pdf

This edited volume presents the proceedings of the 20th CIRP LCE Conference, which cover various areas in life cycle engineering such as life cycle design, end-of-life management, manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems, methods and tools for sustainability, social sustainability, supply chain management, remanufacturing, etc.

Author : Stephan Hülsmann,Reza Ardakanian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319751634

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Managing Water, Soil and Waste Resources to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals by Stephan Hülsmann,Reza Ardakanian Pdf

This book explores how integrated management of environmental resources via a Nexus Approach can help to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It takes a process-oriented view on what should or needs to be done to implement a Nexus Approach and how this relates to SDGs. After sketching the background and conceptual outline, contributions to the book explore key aspects of monitoring and implementation. Specifically, they: focus on the importance of monitoring resource use and how to advance it at the international level to support SDG implementation, exemplify the resources perspective on the nexus approach by exploring how to close the nitrogen cycle and stay within planetary boundaries, elaborate on proven and emerging strategies for nexus implementation, highlighting means to enhance, monitor and analyse stakeholder participation, explain how the horizontal and vertical nexus dimensions interact and can support SDG implementation. The book sheds new light on key aspects of the interrelation between SDGs and the Nexus Approach and provides specific recommendations how to advance it.

Author : Madhavi Latha Gali,P. Raghuveer Rao
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9811562385

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Problematic Soils and Geoenvironmental Concerns by Madhavi Latha Gali,P. Raghuveer Rao Pdf

This volume comprises select papers presented during the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2018. This volume focuses on discussing the many challenges encountered in geoenvironmental engineering. The book covers sustainability aspects related to geotechnical engineering, problematic soils and ground improvement, use of geosynthetics and concepts of soil dynamics. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and professionals working in geo-environmental engineering and to policy makers interested in understanding geotechnical concerns related to sustainable development. .

Author : Nicole Y. Chalmer
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781486313433

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Ecoagriculture for a Sustainable Food Future by Nicole Y. Chalmer Pdf

Global food security is dependent on ecologically viable production systems, but current agricultural practices are often at odds with environmental sustainability. Resolving this disparity is a huge task, but there is much that can be learned from traditional food production systems that persisted for thousands of years. Ecoagriculture for a Sustainable Food Future describes the ecological history of food production systems in Australia, showing how Aboriginal food systems collapsed when European farming methods were imposed on bushlands. The industrialised agricultural systems that are now prevalent across the world require constant input of finite resources, and continue to cause destructive environmental change. This book explores the damage that has arisen from farming systems unsuited to their environment, and presents compelling evidence that producing food is an ecological process that needs to be rethought in order to ensure resilient food production into the future. Cultural sensitivity Readers are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context.

Author : Vratislav Hurai,Monika Huraiová,Marek Slobodník,Rainer Thomas
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128032428

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Geofluids by Vratislav Hurai,Monika Huraiová,Marek Slobodník,Rainer Thomas Pdf

Geofluids: Developments in Microthermometry, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, and Stable Isotopes is the definitive source on paleofluids and the migration of hydrocarbons in sedimentary basins—ideal for researchers in oil and gas exploration. There’s been a rapid development of new non-destructive analytical methods and interdisciplinary research that makes it difficult to find a single source of content on the subject of geofluids. Geoscience researchers commonly use multiple tools to interpret geologic problems, particularly if the problems involve fluid-rock interaction. This book perfectly combines the techniques of fluid inclusion microthermometry, stable isotope analyses, and various types of spectroscopy, including Raman analysis, to contribute to a thorough approach to research. Through a practical and intuitive step-by-step approach, the authors explain sample preparation, measurements, and the interpretation and analysis of data related to thermodynamics and mineral-fluid equilibria. Features working examples in each chapter with step-by-step explanations and calculations Broad range of case studies aid the analytical and experimental data Includes appendices with equations of state, stable isotope fractionation equations, and Raman identification tables that aid in identification of fluid inclusion minerals Authored by a team of expert scientists who have more than 60 years of related experience in the field and classroom combined

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309181501

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Re-Engineering Water Storage in the Everglades by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Pdf

The Water Science and Technology Board and the Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology have released the seventh and final report of the Committee on Restoration of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem, which provides consensus advice to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on various scientific and technical topics. Human settlements and flood-control structures have significantly reduced the Everglades, which once encompassed over three million acres of slow-moving water enriched by a diverse biota. To remedy the degradation of the Everglades, a comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan was formulated in 1999 with the goal of restoring the original hydrologic conditions of its remaining natural ecosystem. A major feature of this plan is providing enough storage capacity to meet human needs while also providing the needs of the greater Everglades ecosystem. This report reviews and evaluates not only storage options included in the Restoration Plan but also other options not considered in the Plan. Along with providing hydrologic and ecological analyses of the size, location and functioning of water storage components, the report also discusses and makes recommendations on related critical factors, such as timing of land acquisition, intermediate states of restoration, and tradeoffs among competing goals and ecosystem objectives.

Author : Saurabh Gangola,Saurabh Kumar,Samiksha Joshi,Pankaj Bhatt
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323950916

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Advanced Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment by Saurabh Gangola,Saurabh Kumar,Samiksha Joshi,Pankaj Bhatt Pdf

Advanced Microbial Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment focuses on plant-microbe interactions in respect to bioremediation and plant growth promotion, providing insights on diverse approaches such as genomics, metagenomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and other high-throughput analyses of environmentally relevant microorganisms. The impact of frequent applications of potentially toxic chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) and increased industrialization processes on microbial diversity emphasizes the potential threat to microbial biodiversity in ecosystems. This is an ideal resource on current trends and the future of PGPR developments with bioremediation potential.Moreover, it gives a deep understanding of the genetics of microbial biodegradation and different remediation mechanisms that help to re-establish the natural environment. Helps readers find sustainable ways for environmental clean-up and increased agricultural productivity Gives a systematic overview of the role of PGPR in bioremediation, selection and preparation of potential PGPR microbial inoculum for bioremediation, biodegradation and plant growth promotion Illustrates the importance of PGPR in the bioremediation of potentially hazardous and relatively novel compounds with the maintenance of sustainable agricultural productivity Addresses emerging novel approaches of PGPR-based biodegradation of toxic compounds and highlights key developments and challenges associated with the processes

Author : Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair
Publisher : Springer
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030155308

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Intelligent Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture by Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair Pdf

This book conceptualizes a revolutionary idea based on a mechanistic-mathematical model in which the “Buffer Power” of the principal and problematic nutrients like phosphorus, potassium and zinc is quantified. This is achieved by using either a very sophisticated technique, electro-ultra-filtration, or a simple adsorption-desorption equilibrium technique, and by integrating the “Buffer Power” of the nutrient in question into the computations, accurate fertilizer recommendations are made. This technique was field tested across Europe, (Germany and Belgium), Africa (The Republic of Cameroon), and Asia (both Central Asia- Turkey and South Asia-India), during a period of three decades in test crops, such as, summer rye (Secale cereale), maize (Zea mays), wheat (Triticum aestivum), white clover (Trifolium repens), a highly nutritious and palatable fodder crop for Africa, black pepper (Piper nigrum) and cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Remarkable precision in predictability of plant uptake of phosphorus, potassium and zinc was obtained employing the technique. “The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept” project was shortlisted for the very prestigious U.S. $1 Million Rolex Awards For Enterprise of The Rolex Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland, for its outstanding originality and quality from more than 3500 nominations worldwide and is the only project chosen for this very coveted distinction from the Asian continent.

Author : Pala Gireesh Kumar,Kolluru V. L. Subramaniam,S. Moses Santhakumar,Neelima Satyam D.
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811901898

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Recent Advances in Civil Engineering by Pala Gireesh Kumar,Kolluru V. L. Subramaniam,S. Moses Santhakumar,Neelima Satyam D. Pdf

The book presents the select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Technologies and Advancements in Civil Engineering (ScTACE 2021). This book discusses the latest developments and contributions towards sustainable construction technologies and advances in civil engineering. Various topics covered in this book are construction technologies, geotechnical engineering, transportation and traffic engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, remote sensing and GIS, geo-environmental engineering, water resources engineering and earthquake engineering. This book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering.

Author : Everlon Cid Rigobelo,Saveetha Kandasamy,Duraisamy Saravanakumar
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889748334

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Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms for Sustainable Agricultural Production by Everlon Cid Rigobelo,Saveetha Kandasamy,Duraisamy Saravanakumar Pdf

Author : Jan Emblemsvåg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319196893

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Reengineering Capitalism by Jan Emblemsvåg Pdf

This book provides an innovative approach to sustainable development, one based on insights gleaned from the Industrial Revolution to the present, and which highlights the importance of aligning economic interests with sustainable development considerations. It investigates how a broad-based systematic approach can be used to develop societies sustainably by integrating environmental issues into the capitalist system without value-laden approaches, which produce little more than politics and inaction as we are witnessing today. The proposed approach focuses on realigning the financial markets to providing capital at reasonable cost to fuel innovation towards sustainable development across the entire economy. This requires government policies that level the playing field and also intervene strategically in cases where the playing field is weak or missing . Intended for researchers, policy-makers and graduate students, the book will also benefit non-governmental organizations, economists and the general public.

Author : Harold Van Es,Fred Magdoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Humus
ISBN : 2009031857

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Building soils for better crops by Harold Van Es,Fred Magdoff Pdf