Book Description

This 12 volume set comprises the following titles:

Volume I: introduction and guide (SP101)
Author(s): CIRIA; Date: 1998; ISBN: 0-86017-396-8
Description: This introductory volume serves as a guide to the other 11 books (SP102-SP112). It provides a brief summary, a consolidated list of references and an index.

Volume II: decommissioning, decontamination and demolition (SP102)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-397-6
Description: Deals with the design and implementation of post-closure operations for industrial facilities. It covers planning, monitoring, health and safety, environmental protection and other post-closure tasks and stresses the importance of site surveys before and after decommissioning, decontamination and site clearance.

Volume III: site investigation and assessment (SP103)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-398-4
Description: Describes the various phases of investigating and assessing a site, and the issues to be addressed throughout. The report highlights the necessity for investigation and assessment to be set within a risk management framework.

Volume IV: classification and selection of remedial methods (SP104)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-399-2
Description: Provides a classification of the techniques available for the treatment of contaminated sites. The book gives a step-by-step approach to the selection of appropriate techniques, including setting objectives, identifying constraints, evaluating site information and testing of various treatment options against the selection criteria.

Volume V: excavation and disposal (SP105)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-400-X
Description: Deals with the excavation of contaminated material prior to disposal (on or off site) or as a precursor to other forms of treatment. Issues considered include the applicability, limitations, effectiveness and practical requirements of excavation, and the technical, administrative and legal implications of on- and off-site disposal.

Volume VI: containment and hydraulic measures (SP106)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1996; ISBN: 0-86017-401-8
Description: Provides information and guidance on engineering-based remedial methods, specifically physical containment and hydraulic control measures. These include cover layers, vertical and horizontal barriers, liner systems, control or isolation of contaminated groundwater, maintenance of favourable hydraulic gradients across physical barriers, and removal of contaminated groundwater from a site. Considers technical and operational parameters, with supporting examples and references.

Volume VII: ex-situ remedial methods for soils, sludges and sediments (SP107)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-402-6
Description: Deals with physical, chemical and biological methods of removing or rendering harmless the contaminants in solid materials after excavation from the ground. The volume gives guidance on the requirements for equipment, process controls and ongoing monitoring, and on material handling procedures. Also discusses the effectiveness, limitations and practical implementation of the various techniques.

Volume VIII: ex-situ remedial methods for contaminated groundwater and other liquids (SP108)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-403-4
Description: Examines the design and operation of various treatment techniques for contaminated liquids, such as surface and groundwater effluent and leachates, which are produced during remediation of a contaminated site. The book discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods from both technical and legal aspects. Includes a number of case studies which demonstrate the effectiveness of such methods.

Volume IX: in-situ methods of remediation (SP109)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-404-2
Description: Describes the techniques available for removing, destroying or rendering harmless contaminants while they are in place in the ground. The volume considers the applications to which they are suited, their operational characteristics and requirements, and compares them with ex-situ remedial treatments.

Volume X: special situations (SP110)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-405-0
Description: Gives guidance on the specific technical and management requirements of contaminated sites that call for special attention. These include sites that may in the short term give rise to unacceptable health risks or environmental impacts, operational sites, and those for infrastructure projects or other sensitive uses. The book also discusses building on contaminated land and stresses the need to ensure that remedial works do not create problems for the subsequent construction.

Volume XI: planning and management (SP111)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1995; ISBN: 0-86017-406-9
Description: Describes planning and management procedures for the various stages of remedial treatment for contaminated land. The volume covers setting of objectives, drawing up specifications, organisation of resources, procedures for selection of specialists, forms of contract and procurement, and issues in the implementation of projects. Also discusses quality management systems.

Volume XII: policy and legislation (SP112)
Author(s): M R Harris, S M Herbert and M A Smith; Date: 1998; ISBN: 0-86017-407-7
Description: Describes planning and management procedures for the various stages of remedial treatment for contaminated land. The volume covers setting of objectives, drawing up specifications, organisation of resources, procedures for selection of specialists, forms of contract and procurement, and issues in the implementation of projects. Also discusses quality management systems.