Avaliação preliminar da capacidade de carga de uma célula experimental de resíduos sólidos urbanos com base em ensaios de laboratório e campo

Abstract

In this research we study the geomechanical behaviour of urban solid waste from the Metropolitan West Caucaia landfill (ASMOC). To evaluate the capacity of the MSW landfill, it was also held a standard penetration test (SPT) and plate load tests. After analysing the results, we evaluated the future use of the study area for instance the foundation of small buildings, subgrade small access roads or green area of playgrounds. Based on the results, it can be stated that it is possible to use the area for those purposes, since biodegradation processes have been terminated, drainage systems of gas and leachate are rightly designed and that the soil surface is properly compacted.