Probabilistic Observation Method for Settlement-Based Design of a Landfill Cover

by Wilson H. Tank, (F.ASCE), Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, United States,
Robert B. Gilbert, (A.M.ASCE), Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, United States,
Mauricio Angulo, (A.M.ASCE), Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, United States,
Richard S. Williams, (M.ASCE), Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Vertical and Horizontal Deformations of Foundations and Embankments

Abstract:

Uncertainties in subsurface conditions make predicting total and differential settlement a difficult task. The Observation Method, which is commonly implemented to acquire additional knowledge and reduce these uncertainties, can be enhanced by using probabilistic tools. A case study project involving differential settlement in a landfill cover is presented to demonstrate the application of a Probabilistic Observation Method and illustrate its benefits.

Subject Headings: Differential settlement | Probability | Landfills | Structural settlement | Structural design | Uncertainty principles | Case studies

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