Remediation of Polluted Soils Through Stabilization and Solidification
Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Environmental Safety
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Francesco Colangelo, Ilenia Farina
- Language: English
Remediation of Polluted Soils Through Stabilization and Solidification: Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Environmental Safety meaningfully advances the field thro… Read more
Description
Description
Remediation of Polluted Soils Through Stabilization and Solidification: Sustainable Solutions for Construction and Environmental Safety meaningfully advances the field through a distinctive integration of foundational science, material innovation, and applied engineering practices. Drawing on contemporary research and interdisciplinary collaboration, the book addresses the technical and environmental imperatives that define modern ground improvement.
Structured in five parts, the work first builds a rigorous understanding of the physicochemical principles that underpin soil behavior and the geotechnical rationale for S/S interventions. Subsequent sections then examine a wide range of treatment strategies—from conventional chemical and mechanical approaches to novel techniques that leverage industrial by-products, biomaterials, and nanotechnologies—framed through the lens of long-term performance, scalability, and regulatory alignment.
Case studies and field applications demonstrate how emerging knowledge translates into effective implementation across land remediation, infrastructure development, and broader climate-resilient projects. The volume closes with a forward-looking assessment of research trajectories, technological frontiers, and pressing real-world challenges, encouraging a critical dialogue at the intersection of methodological precision, operational viability, and ecological responsibility for audiences in both academia and industry.
Key features
Key features
- Offers detailed explanations of soil science fundamentals, reinforcing the technical expertise necessary for robust engineering decisions
- Provides comprehensive coverage of traditional and innovative stabilization techniques, enabling informed selection of optimal methods for diverse project requirements and site-specific challenges
- Highlights eco-friendly materials to promote cost-effective, sustainable, and regulatory-compliant construction practices
- Includes practical case studies demonstrating real-world applications, enhancing users’ ability to implement solutions confidently
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Overview of Stabilization and Solidification Processes
2. Soil Properties and Behavior
PART 2: Traditional Stabilization and Solidification Methods
3. Chemical Stabilization Techniques
4. Mechanical Stabilization and Compaction
5. Stabilization Using Geosynthetics
PART 3: Innovative and Sustainable Stabilization Techniques
6. Sustainable Stabilizers and Eco-Friendly Solutions
7. Soil Stabilization with Waste Materials
8. Emerging Technologies and Innovations
PART 4: Application of Stabilization Techniques in Real-World Projects
9. Soil Stabilization for Infrastructure Development
10. Remediation of Contaminated Soils
11. Challenges in Implementing Soil Stabilization
PART 5: Future Trends and Research Directions
12. The Future of Soil Stabilization and Solidification
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
Francesco Colangelo
Francesco Colangelo is a Full Professor of Innovative Materials for Civil Engineering and the director of the master’s course in Safety Engineering in the Department of Engineering at Parthenope University of Naples, Italy. His main research areas include recycling of waste materials in concrete and geo-environmental and civil applications, treatment of MSWI fly ash, application of lifecycle assessment methodology to various processes for preparing innovative building materials, evaluation of the durability of mortars and concrete, stabilization and solidification of hazardous wastes, and synthesis of geopolymeric eco-sustainable materials based on industrial waste. He has extensive consultancy experience in the treatment and recycling of solid waste, remediation of old landfills, and resource recovery plants. He has served as the principal investigator for numerous research projects in collaboration with public and private companies. Since 2012, he has been a senior member of RILEM.