Geological-geotechnical study for the sanitary landfill of Machu Picchu and surrounding towns

Authors

  • Enrique Guadalupe Faculty, National University of San Marcos and Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru.
  • Manuel Zea Faculty, National University of San Marcos
  • Iris Villafuerte Promotion of Sustainable Development (IPES).
  • Dante Flores Promotion of Sustainable Development (IPES).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v5i10.756

Keywords:

Geology, Geotechnics, Landfill, Machu Picchu

Abstract

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, as well as the towns of Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Yucay Guayllabamba and present a great problem for the disposal of solid waste they generate. These wastes create foci of infection by improper treatment, polluting the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Urubamba River and elsewhere. Reason, a handbook is designed Landfill area Yuncacha Huayco in Urubamba district, for which the Geological-Geotechnical Study, which address the issues of geomorphology, stratigraphy, economic geology, soil appears, subsoil, foundation conditions, slope stability analysis, seismic design and others.

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Published

2002-12-15

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 10 (2002)

Section

Artículos científicos

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Copyright (c) 2002 Enrique Guadalupe G., Manuel Zea A., Iris Villafuerte S., Dante Flores O.

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How to Cite

Guadalupe, E., Zea, M., Villafuerte, I., & Flores, D. (2002). Geological-geotechnical study for the sanitary landfill of Machu Picchu and surrounding towns. Revista Del Instituto De investigación De La Facultad De Minas, Metalurgia Y Ciencias geográficas, 5(10), 25-33. https://doi.org/10.15381/iigeo.v5i10.756