HANDBOOK OF GEOSYNTHETIC ENGINEERING
Sanjay Kumar Shukla
Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering details the different types of
geosynthetics and their practical application for students and for practising
engineers seeking efficient, cost-effective solutions to civil engineering
problems.
Written by subject specialists, the second edition of
Handbook of
Geosynthetic Engineering details the basic concepts of geosynthetics and
their application in major civil engineering projects in an easily-readable
form. With new chapters on filters and drains, tunnels, and the use of
geosynthetics in sustainable development, the handbook is fully updated in line
with current research and developments.
Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering:
- Explains the technical, economical and environmental advantages of using
geosynthetic construction materials over conventional solutions to field
problems
- Discusses methods of analysis, design, construction and field monitoring of
structures constructed with geosynthetics
- Describes the practical applications of geosynthetics with general and
specific application guidelines, including seismic aspects, for the most
effective solutions to specific field and research problems
- Presents case histories of geosynthetics use
- Concludes each chapter with a summary of main points and common questions
and answers
- Identifies further potential areas for research
An essential resource for practising civil, geotechnical, transport,
hydraulic, environmental and mining engineers in search of novel approaches for
solving civil engineering problems using geosynthetics;
Handbook of
Geosynthetic Engineering is an invaluable reference for civil engineering
researchers, lecturers and students, as well as for manufacturers of
geosynthetic products, including polymer industries, and specialised
contractors.
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of contributors
About the handbook
1. Fundamentals of geosynthetics S. K. Shukla
1.1.
Introduction
1.2. Definitions and classification
1.3. Historical
development
1.4. Basic functions and selection
1.5. Raw materials and
manufacturing processes
1.6. Properties and test methods
1.7.
Application areas
1.8. Standards
1.9. Summary of main points
1.10. Some common questions and their answers
References
2. Soil-geosynthetic interaction M. L. Lopes 2.1.
Introduction
2.2. Granular soil behaviour
2.3. Soil-geosynthetic
interaction mechanisms
2.4. Soil-geosynthetic interface resistance
2.5.
Factors influencing soil-geosynthetic interaction
2.6. Laboratory tests for
quantification of soil-geosynthetic interface resistance
2.7. Summary of
main points
2.8. Some common questions and their answers
References
3. Filters and drains A. H. Aydilek 3.1. Filters
3.2. Geotextile filters
3.3. Geotextile filtration mechanism
3.4.
Factors affecting geotextile filter behaviour
3.5. Laboratory filtration
performance tests
3.6. Filtration design
3.7. Filtration of high water
content geomaterials with geotextiles
3.8. Drains
3.9. Summary of main
points
3.10. Common questions and answers
References
4. Retaining walls B. M. Das 4.1. Introduction
4.2. Design considerations
4.3. Design procedure for retaining walls
with geotextile reinforcement
4.4. Design procedure for retaining walls
with geogrid reinforcement
4.5. Self-evaluation questions
4.6. Summary
of main points
4.7. Some common questions and their answers References
5. Embankments E. M. Palmeira
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Geosynthetics as a basal reinforcement in embankments
5.3.
Geosynthetics for drainage in embankments
5.4. Combined use of
geosynthetic reinforcement and vertical drainage
5.5. Piled embankments
5.6. Summary of main points
5.7. Some common questions and their
answers
References
6. Shallow foundations S. K. Shukla
6.1.
Introduction
6.2. Reinforcing mechanisms and functions
6.3.
Reinforcing patterns
6.4. Modes of failure
6.5. Model tests
6.6.
Load-bearing capacity analysis
6.7. Settlement analysis
6.8.
Prestressed geosynthetic-reinforced foundations
6.9. Geosynthetic
deflection profiles and strain analysis
6.10. Field applications
6.11.
Summary of main points
6.12. Some common questions and their answers
References
7. Unpaved roads P. L. Bourdeau and A. K. Ashmawy
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Unpaved road reinforcement
7.3. Summary of
main points
7.4. Some common questions and their answers
References
8. Paved roads S. W. Perkins, R. R. Berg and B. R.
Christopher
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Distress features and their
relationship to geosynthetics
8.3. Geosynthetic functions
8.4. History
and experimental evidence for base reinforcement
8.5. Summary of critical
design variables for base reinforcement
8.6. Design solutions and
approaches for base reinforcement
8.7. Summary of main points
8.8.
Some common questions and their answers
References
9. Railway tracks S. A. Tan and S. K. Shukla
9.1.
Introduction
9.2. Track components and substructure
9.3. Functions of
geosynthetics
9.4. Properties of geosynthetics
9.5. Design procedure
9.6. Installation of geosynthetics
9.7. Case histories in railway
track stabilisation
9.8. Geosynthetic drains for track drainage
applications
9.9. Summary of main points
9.10. Some common questions
and their answers
References
10. Slopes - erosion control T. S. Ingold and M.-H. Li
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Interaction of rain and river erosion
10.3. Mechanics of surface erosion
10.4. Classification of erosion
control systems
10.5. Design approach
10.6. Study of short-term yield
factors
10.7. Erosion control performance testing of geosynthetics
10.8. Lifetime cost and the performance of erosion control products
10.9. Summary of main points
10.10. Some common questions and their
answers
References
11. Slopes - stabilisation S. K. Shukla, N. Sivakugan
and B. M. Das 11.1. Introduction
11.2. Types and orientations of
geosynthetics
11.3. Function of reinforcement against slope failure
11.4. Stability analysis of reinforced slopes
11.5. Design aspects of
reinforced slopes
11.6. Model tests
11.7. Stabilisation methods in
practice
11.8. Summary of main points
11.9. Some common questions and
their answers
References
12. Landfills H. Zanzinger, E. Gartung and W. P. Hornsey
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Multi-barrier concept
12.3. Landfill
categories
12.4. Basal lining systems
12.5. Components of the
composite liner
12.6. Construction of liners
12.7. Leachate collection
and removal
12.8. Cover system
12.9. Summary of main points
12.10.
Some common questions and their answers
References
13. Earth dams D. N. Singh, S. K. Shukla and D. N.
Arnepalli 13.1. Introduction
13.2. Use of conventional materials
13.3. Use of geosynthetics
13.4. River bed and bank protection
13.5. Design considerations
13.6. Summary of main points
13.7.
Some common questions and their answers
References
14. Containment ponds, reservoirs and canals D. Poulain,
N. Touze-Foltz, L. Peyras and C. Duquennoi 14.1. Introduction
14.2.
Historical background
14.3. Design of geosynthetic systems
14.4.
Evaluation of the durability of geomembranes
14.5. Case studies
14.6.
Summary of main points
14.7. Some common questions and their answers
References
15. Hydraulic tunnels D. Cazzuffi, A. Scuero and G.
Vaschetti 15.1. Introduction
15.2. Geomembrane systems
15.3. The
exposed liner system
15.4. The covered liner system
15.5. Summary of
main points
15.6. Some common questions and their answers
References
16. Geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls and slopes - seismic aspects
R. J. Bathurst, K. Hatami and M. C. Alfaro 16.1. Introduction
16.2. Material properties under dynamic loading
16.3. Seismic analysis
and the design of walls and slopes
16.4. Physical testing of model walls
and slopes
16.5. Seismic buffers
16.6. Observed performance of
reinforced soil walls and slopes during earthquakes
16.7. Summary of main
points
16.8. Some common questions and their answers
References
17. Geosynthetic applications - general aspects and selected case
studies S. K. Shukla
17.1. Introduction
17.2. General
guidelines
17.3. Quality control and in situ monitoring
17.4. Cost
analysis
17.5. General problems
17.6. Selected case studies
17.7.
Summary of main points
17.8. Some common questions and their answers
References
18. Geosynthetic applications - sustainability aspects
A. Bouazza and G. Heerten
Introduction
18.2.
Economical and environmental advantages of using geosynthetics
18.3.
Life-cycle assessment
18.4. Comparison of different construction methods
18.5. Summary of main points
18.6. Some common questions and their
answers
Reference
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