Table 2 Cost analysis for the three alternatives.
Parameter | Soil backfill | EPS geofoam with HDPE geomembrane | EPS geofoam with nanocoating |
|---|---|---|---|
Materials Extraction and Manufacturing Cost ($) | 5,542,560 | 7,214,849 | 6,210,644 |
Transportation Cost ($) | 498,248 | 120,129 | 117,120 |
Construction cost ($) | 233,425 | 47,558 | 37,195 |
End-of-life cost ($) | 179,369 | 37,711 | 30,675 |
Life cycle cost “LCC” ($) | 6,453,602 | 7,420,247 | 6,395,634 |
Human Health (DALY) | 148.58 | 74.14 | 62.00 |
Health Related Cost ($) | 5,571,566 | 2,780,215 | 2,325,029 |
Adjusted LCC ($) | 12,025,168 | 10,200,462 | 8,720,663 |
