The Reclamation of Former Coal Mines and Steelworks

I.G. Richards, J.P. Palmer and P.A. Barratt (Eds.)9780444817037, 0444817034

. This book , the result of studies undertaken on behalf of the European Commission, examines the current ‘state of the art’ techniques for the restoration of despoiled lands arising from the coal and steel industries. It provides technical -guidance to aid the process of the regeneration of the coat and steel communities of Europe. The chapters are fully cross referenced in the text, and where more technical or scientific detail is provided, this has been placed into boxes rather than in the main text. The book will be of great interest to environmental scientists and engineers, and to all those who are involved in mining,, mineral waste. soil pollution and, waste management and disposal.

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Table of contents :
Content:
Edited By
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Studies in Environmental Science
Pages v-vi

Preface
Pages xxiii-xxiv

Acknowledgements
Pages xxv-xxvii

Use of the Book
Pages xxix-xxxii

1 Introduction
Pages 1-30

2 Site Assessment
Pages 31-77

3 Investigation and Treatment of Mine Workings and Unstable Ground
Pages 79-120

4 Demolition and Site Clearance
Pages 121-141

5 Colliery Spoil Heap Characteristics
Pages 143-181

6 Colliery Spoil Heap Stability
Pages 183-211

7 Colliery Spoil Heap Combustion
Pages 213-232

8 Colliery Spoil Washing
Pages 233-251

9 Steel Industry Raw Materials And Wastes
Pages 253-279

10 Coal Carbonisation
Pages 281-304

11 The Treatment Of Contaminated Soils
Pages 305-363

12 Water Quality
Pages 365-411

13 Landform And Earthworks
Pages 413-473

14 The Establishment And Care Of Vegetation
Pages 475-529

15 Management Of Reclaimed Land
Pages 531-559

16 A Framework For Site Regeneration
Pages 561-570

17 Case Studies
Pages 571-667

Glossary
Pages 669-690

Abbreviations
Pages 691-692

Index
Pages 693-718