Fundamentals of Geosynthetic Engineering

Preface Acknowledgements  

Chapter 1 General Description Introduction

1.1 Geosynthetics,1.2 Basic Characteristics,1.3 Raw Materials,1.4 Manufacturing Processes,1.5 Geosynthetic Engineering, Self Evaluation Questions  

Chapter 2 Functions and Selection

2.1 Introduction, 2.2 Functions, 2.3 Selection, Self Evaluation Questions  

Chapter 3 Properties and Their Evaluation

3.1 Introduction, 3.2 Physical Properties, 3.3 Mechanical Properties, 3.4 Hydraulic Properties, 3.5 Endurance and Degradation Properties, 3.6 Test and Allowable Properties, 3.7 Description of Geosynthetics, Self  Evaluation Questions

Chapter 4 Application Areas 4.1 Introduction

4.2 Retaining Walls, 4.3 Embankments, 4.4 Shallow Foundations, 4.5 Roads, 4.5.1 Unpaved roads, 4.5.2 Paved roads, 4.6 Railway Tracks, 4.7 Filters and Drains, 4.8 Slopes,,4.8.1 Erosion control, 4.8.2 Stabilization, 4.9 Containment Facilities, 4.9.1 Landfills, 4.9.2 Ponds, reservoirs, and canals, 4.9.3 Earth dams,4.10 Tunnels,4.11 Installation Survivability Requirements,Self Evaluation Questions

Chapter 5 Analysis and Design Concepts

5.1 Introduction, 5.2 Design Methodologies, 5.3 Retaining Walls, 5.4 Embankments, 5.5 Shallow Foundations, 5.6 Roads: 5.6.1 Unpaved roads, 5.6.2 Paved roads, 5.7 Railway Tracks, 5.8 Filters and Drains, 5.9 Slopes: 5.9.1 Erosion control, 5.9.2 Stabilization, 5.10 Containment Facilities:5.10.1 Landfills, 5.10.2 Ponds, Reservoirs, and Canals, 5.10.3 Earth Dams, 5.11 Tunnels, Self Evaluation Questions

Chapter 6 Application Guidelines

6.1 Introduction, 6.2 General Guidelines, 6.2.1 Care and consideration, 6.2.2 Geosynthetic selection, 6.2.3 Identification and inspection, 6.2.4 Sampling and test methods, 6.2.5 Protection before installation, 6.2.6 Site preparation, 6.2.7 Geosynthetic installation, 6.2.8 Joints/seams, 6.2.9 Cutting of geosynthetics, 6.2.10 Protection during construction and service life, 6.2.11 Damage assessment and correction, 6.2.12 Anchorage, 6.2.13 Prestressing, 6.2.14 Maintenance, 6.2.15 Certification,6.2.16 Handling the refuse of geosynthetics, 6.3 Specific Guidelines:6.3.1 Retaining walls, 6.3.2 Embankments, 6.3.3 Shallow foundations, 6.3.4 Unpaved roads, 6.3.5 Paved roads, 6.3.6 Railway tracks, 6.3.7 Filters and drains, 6.3.8 Slopes – erosion control, 6.3.9 Slopes – stabilization, 6.3.10 Containment facilities, 6.3.11 Tunnels, Self Evaluation Questions. 

Chapter 7 Quality and Field Performance Monitoring

7.1 Introduction, 7.2 Concepts of Quality and Its Evaluation,7.3 Field Performance Monitoring, Self Evaluation Questions

Chapter 8 Economic Evaluation

8.1 Introduction, 8.2 Concepts of Cost Analysis, 8.3 Experiences of Cost Analyses,Self Evaluation Questions

Chapter 9 Case Studies

9.1 Introduction, 9.2 Selected Case Studies, 9.3 Concluding Remarks, Self Evaluation Questions

Appendix A: Answers to Multiple Choice Type Questions and Selected Numerical, Problems 

Appendix B: Standards and Codes of Practice

1 Introduction, 2 General Information, 3 Standards on Test Methods, 4 Codes of Practice 

Appendix C:  Some Websites Related to Geosynthetics

References  

Subject Index

Biography

Kumar Shukla, Sanjay; Yin, Jian-Hua