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Geosynthetics in civil engineering /
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 fundam...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge, England : Boca Raton :
Woodhead Pub. ; CRC Press,
2007.
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| Colección: | Woodhead publishing in textiles.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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- Cover; Geosynthetics in civil engineering; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Part I General issues; 1The design principles of geosynthetics; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Past practice in geosynthetic design; 1.3 Present practice in geosynthetic design; 1.4 Possible future practice in geosynthetic design; 1.5 Summary and conclusions; 1.6 Acknowledgements; 1.7 References; 2The material properties of geosynthetics; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Physical properties; 2.3 Mechanical properties; 2.4 Hydraulic properties; 2.5 Endurance properties; 2.6 Degradation; 2.7 Sources of further information.
- 2.8 References3The durability of geosynthetics; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Mechanisms of degradation; 3.3 Synergistic effects; 3.4 Accelerated testing methods; 3.5 Summary and conclusion; 3.6 Acknowledgements; 3.7 References; 4National and international standards governing geosynthetics; 4.1 Why standardization?; 4.2 Types of standard; 4.3 Standards development organizations; 4.4 Geosynthetic standards; 4.5 Future trends; 4.6 Conclusions; 4.7 References; Part II Applications; 5Multifunctional uses of geosynthetics in civil engineering; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Composite geosynthetics.
- 5.3 Smart geosynthetics5.4 Active geosynthetics; 5.5 Future trends; 5.6 Sources of further information; 5.7 References; 6The use of geosynthetics as filters in civil engineering; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Compatibility requirements; 6.3 Material properties for design; 6.4 Design criteria; 6.5 Specification of materials; 6.6 Construction considerations; 6.7 Sources of further information; 6.8 Future trends; 6.9 References; 7The use of geosynthetics as separators in civil engineering; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Applications; 7.3 Requirements for geotextiles; 7.4 Requirements for fill material.
- 7.5 Construction7.6 References; 7.7 Regulations; 8Landfill applications; 8.1 Waste separation and pretreatment; 8.2 Landfill concepts; 8.3 Landfill phases; 8.4 Landfill liners; 8.5 Design considerations for earthen liners; 8.6 Design considerations for geomembrane liners; 8.7 Drainage systems; 8.8 Landfill gas generation and management; 8.9 Cut-off walls; 8.10 Safety analysis of landfill liners; 8.11 Acknowledgements; 8.12 References; 8.13 Further reading; 9The use of geosynthetics as barrier materials in civil engineering; 9.1 History; 9.2 Products; 9.3 Design; 9.4 Hydraulic applications.
- 9.5 Tunnelling9.6 Transportation; 9.7 Landfills; 9.8 Construction of geosynthetic barriers; 9.9 References; 10The use of geosynthetics to improve the performance of foundations in civil engineering; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Column-supported embankments; 10.3 Advantages and disadvantages of column-supported embankments; 10.4 Feasibility evaluations; 10.5 Design concepts; 10.6 Geosynthetic-reinforced soil foundations; 10.7 References; 11Quality assurance for geosynthetics; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Definitions; 11.3 Responsibilities; 11.4 Design aspects; 11.5 Manufacturing quality control.