Geosynthetics

Geosynthetics
Author: David I. Cook
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2003
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781859573754

Geosynthetics often play critical roles in civil engineering and it is important that the materials in use can withstand the physical and chemical pressures of the environment. These range from resistance to leachates from landfill to resistance to root damage in soil liners, as well as standard properties such as resistance to creep, oxidation and UV light, and tensile strength. This Rapra Review Report discusses the polymers used in each category of geosynthetics, production methods, test methods and applications. The review is accompanied by around 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.

Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering

Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering
Author: R W Sarsby
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2006-12-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845692497

Geosynthetics are man-made polymer-based materials which facilitate cost effective building, environmental, transportation and other construction projects. Given their versatility, geosynthetics are a vital material in all aspects of civil engineering.The first section of the book covers the fundamentals of geosynthetics. Chapters discuss the design and durability of geosynthetics together with their material properties and international standards governing their use. Building on these foundations, part two examines the various applications of geosynthetics in areas such as filters, separators, landfills, barriers and foundation materials. The book concludes by reviewing methods of quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics.Written by an international team of contributors, Geosynthetics in civil engineering is an essential reference to all those involved in civil engineering. - Discusses the fundamentals of geosynthetics - Examines various applications in areas such as filters, separators, landfills and foundation materials - Reviews quality assurance and the service life of geosynthetics

Geotechnical Engineering Handbook, Procedures

Geotechnical Engineering Handbook, Procedures
Author: Ulrich Smoltczyk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 716
Release: 2003-03-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783433014509

Volume 2 of the Handbook covers the geotechnical procedures used in manufacturing anchors and piles as well as for improving or underpinning foundations, securing existing constructions, controlling ground water, excavating rocks and earth works. It also treats such specialist areas as the use of geotextiles and seeding.

Specification for Tunnelling

Specification for Tunnelling
Author: British Tunnelling Society, UK
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2023-12-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0727766449

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Specification for Tunnelling, is a standard industry document for tunnelling contracts and forms the basis of tunnelling specifications for projects throughout the world..

Geosynthetics: Leading the Way to a Resilient Planet

Geosynthetics: Leading the Way to a Resilient Planet
Author: Giovanni Biondi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 2826
Release: 2023-09-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1003813852

This volume contains the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG), held in Roma, Italy, 17-21 September 2023. About 750 Authors - Academics, Researchers, Students, Practitioners, Contractors and Manufacturers – contributed to the peer-reviewed papers of this volume, which includes the Giroud lecture, the Bathurst lecture, the Rowe lecture, four keynote lectures and 296 technical papers. The content of these proceedings illustrates the sustainable use of geosynthetics in a variety of innovative as well as consolidated applications. After the sustainability implications in the correct use of geosynthetics, the ability to overcome the natural events effects, often related to the climate change, and to adequately afford the human activities (as the increase of pollution) forced to refer to a new keyword: Resiliency. The 12 ICG intends to become the base for the next step, hence the conference theme is 'Geosynthetics, Leading the Way to a Resilient Planet'. The conference topics, through general and parallel sessions, invited presentations and keynote lectures, address the most recent developments in geosynthetic engineering, and stimulate fruitful technical and scientific interaction among academicians, professionals, manufacturers, students. The 12 ICG proceedings contain a wealth of information that could be useful for researchers, practitioners and all those working in the broad, innovative and dynamic field of geosynthetics.

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams
Author: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Dams
ISBN: 9781410217127

This manual presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees.