@inproceedings{3a2d123a6db74f3c85496a787fc0a124,
title = "Experimental and computational research on consolidation-induced solute transport",
abstract = "This paper presents an experimental and computational investigation of consolidation-induced solute transport. Numerical simulations were performed using the CST2 computational model in which a dual-Lagrangian framework separately follows the motions of fluid and solid phases during consolidation. Diffusion and large strain consolidation tests were conducted on composite specimens of kaolinite slurry consisting of an upper uncontaminated layer and a lower layer contaminated with potassium bromide. An assessment of the importance of the consolidation process on solute transport is based on measured and simulated solute breakthrough curves and final contaminant concentration profiles. CST2 simulations closely match the experimental data for several different transport and loading conditions. Results also indicate that both diffusion and consolidation-induced advection made an important contribution to solute transport and mass outflow, with consolidation having the largest effects for tracer transport. This study suggests that neglecting to consider transient consolidation effects may lead to significant errors in transport analyses involving soft contaminated clays undergoing large volume change.",
author = "Fox, {P. J.} and J. Lee",
year = "2007",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781905088157",
series = "Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007",
note = "11th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, Civil-Comp 2007 ; Conference date: 18-09-2007 Through 21-09-2007",
}