Properties of polluted clay soils 1300-WWZGS-GES
The lecture covers the following topics:
1. Sources of organic pollution in the soil ground
2. Physicochemical properties of petroleum compounds
3. Surface properties of clay minerals polluted with organics
4. Mechanisms of interactions between organic contaminants and soils
5. Particle size distribution and microstructure of polluted soils
6. Particle density, bulk density, consistency of polluted soils
7. Swelling of clay soils in organic liquids
8. Organoclays – properties and applications
9. Shrinkage of polluted soils
10. Mechanical parameters of polluted soils
11. Migration of organic pollutants in the ground
12. Organic matter as adsorbent for non-polar organics
The lecture will include discussion of the literature relevant to the course topics.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
After completion of the course students:
P2A_W01 know the key parameters of organic pollutants determining their interactions with soils,
P2A_U06 plan the range of research and predict direction of changes in geological engineering properties of contaminated soils,
P2A_U06 evaluate suitability of clay soils as barriers against petroleum contaminants.
Assessment criteria
Final written test, the knowledge of discussed literature, presence is required at lectures, allowed two absences.
Practical placement
none
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