Occurrence and consequences of acid sulphate soils and methods of site remediation

• Published in: Geomechanics and geoengineering : an international journal Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 201 - 208
• Main Authors: Golab, Alexandra N., Indraratna, Buddhima
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.09.2009
• Subjects: Geoengineering; Geomechanics; groundwater; permeable reactive barriers; Remediation; site remediation; soil acidity; Soils; Sulfates

The oxidation of sulphides in acid sulphate soils (ASS) causes the acidification of many Australian coastal river systems. The acidity negatively impacts upon coastal ecosystems, aquaculture, agriculture and concrete and steel infrastructure. In the low-lying floodplains, relatively deep surface dra...