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Advances and Retreats in Geotechnical Measurements - Technical paper examining the current state of geotechnical measurements in terms of the advances that have been made and the retreats that have accompanied these advances. Author: Dr. W. Allen Marr. [PDF]
Applications of Geosynthetics - Home pages authored by students in civil engineering at the Syracuse University, aimed at improving the understanding and knowledge about the applications of geosynthetic materials and products. Subjects are geopipes, clayliners, polymers, landfill covers and geogrids.
Conversion of Geosynthetic Strain to Load Using Reinforcement Stiffness - Technical paper focusing on the development of a methodology that can be used to convert measured reinforcement strains to load for geosynthetic-reinforced soil walls, using properly selected reinforcement stiffness valuas. Authors: D.L. Walters and others. [PDF]
Design Manual for Roadway Geocomposite Underdrain Systems - Technical manual providing design guidance for a new alternative drainage method, which incorporates a horizontal geocomposite drainage layer tied directly and continuously into an edgedrain system. From Tenax Corp. Authors: B.C. Christopher, Ph.D., P.E. and Aigen Zhao, Ph.D., P.E. [PDF]
Designing for Soil Reinforcement - Technical handbook providing guidance for the design of steep slope soil reinforcement, illustrating proven design procedures. From Terram, Ltd. [PDF]
Determining Cover Management Values for Surface Cover Best Management Practices - Technical paper summarizing research into soil loss caused by rainfall erosion, and describing the use of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) to estimate event-based cover management values. Authors: K. Kelsey and T. Johnson.
Geomembrane Liner Durability: Contributing Factors and the Status Quo - Extensive technical paper discussing the influence of stress cracking resistance, the effectiveness of anti-oxidation additives, the stresses generated during installation and landfill operation, and the stress relaxation rate, on the long-term durability of geomembrane lining systems. From I-Corp International, Inc. Author: Ian D. Peggs.
Geosynthetic Membrane Monitoring System - Short paper describing a development project for the embedding of fiber optic lines into geosynthetic landfill containment systems to create smart monitoring structures for environmental protection purposes. From Sandia National Laboratories. [PDF]
Geosynthetics - Its Functional Properties and Potential Applications - Technical paper describing the characteristics and properties of raw materials used for the manufacturing of woven, knitted, nonwoven and membrane geosynthetic fabrics and products. Authors: S.K. Ghosh and M. Datta. [PDF]
Geosynthetics Classification - Classification of the various materials and products for geotechnical applications, based on methods of manufacture. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by Prof. R.J. Bathurst. [PDF]
Geosynthetics for Soil Reinforcement - Ninth Spencer J. Buchanan lecture introducing geosynthetic materials, and describing types and manufacture, functions and applications, properties and tests, design, selection specifications. Author: R.D. Holtz, Ph.D., P.E. [PDF]
Geosynthetics Functions - Short article about the basic functions of geosynthetic materials in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, hydraulic and transportation engineering applications. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by Prof. R.J. Bathurst. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Agricultural Applications - Short article about the applications of geotextiles and geomembranes in agriculture. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by R. Frobel. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Dams - Lecture notes reviewing geosynthetic applications in dams according to performed functions, i.e. barrier to fluid, drainage, geomembrane protection, filtration, reinforcement and erosion control. Author: Daniele Cazzuffi. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Drainage and Filtration - Short article about the use of woven and nonwoven geotextiles, and geocomposites as drains and filters in civil and environmental works. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by J.P Gourc and E.M. Palmeira. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Embankments on Soft Soils - Short article about the application of geosynthetics to improve embankment stability. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by J. Otani and E.M. Palmeira. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Erosion Control - Short article about the application of a broad range of geosynthetics in erosion control projects. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by E.C. Shin and G. Rao. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering - Technical paper describing the basic parameters, technical terms and the applications of geosynthetics in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. Authors: Dr.-Ing. F. Saathoff and Dipl.-Ing. L. Vollmert. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Projects - Short article about the use of geosynthetics in limiting the interaction between hydraulic structures and water, and increase their stability. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by J. Zornberg and M. Bouazza. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Landfills - Short article about the application of a range of geosynthetic products in the design of base and cover lining systems of landfill facilities. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by M. Bouazza and J. Zornberg. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Railroads - Short article about the use of geotextiles, geogrids, geocomposites and geocells in separation, filtration, drainage and soil reinforcement in railroad construction projects. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by K.C.A. Pimentel, R.J. Bathurst and E.M. Palmeira. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Road Engineering - Short article about the application of geosynthetics in paved roads to avoid reflective cracking and pumping of soil fines, and reduce pavement and asphalt cap thickness. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by E.M. Palmeira. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Slopes over Stable Foundations - Short article about the applications of geotextiles, geomeshes and soil-infilled geocells to stabelize slopes against potential deep-seated failure. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by Prof. R.J. Bathurst. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Unpaved Roads - Short article about the applications of geotextiles and geogrids as reinforcement of unpaved roads and working platforms on soft soils. Published by the International Geosyntheics Society. Prepared by E.M. Palmeira. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Walls - Short article about the applications of geotextiles, geogrids and polyester straps as the reinforcing element in retaining walls. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by R.J. Bathurst. [PDF]
Geosynthetics in Wastewater Treatment - Short article about the application of geosynthetics in the treatment of wastewater by way of aerobic and anaerobic processes, enhanced evaporation and sludge dewatering. Published by the International Geosynthetics Society. Prepared by M. Sadlier. [PDF]
Handbook of Geosynthetics - Introduction to geosynthetic materials and their practical applications in civil, geotechnical, environmental, coastal and hydraulic engineering projects. Published by the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA). [PDF]
In-Situ Behaviour of Geosynthetically Stabilized Flexible Pavement - Master of Science thesis on the results of falling weight deflectometer (FWD) tests performed on prepared pavement test sections stabilized with woven geotextile, geogrid, and without stabilization, to determine the extent of intermixing at the base-subgrade interfaces. Author: Alexander Kwasi Appea. [PDF]
Remedial Measures for Environmental Sustainability - Technical paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Water and Energy in the 21th Century, focusing on coir fiber in applications for erosion control, reinforcement and stabilization of soil. Author: M. Sudhakaran Pillai. [PDF]
The Use of Geosynthetics in Road Construction in Germany - Technical paper about the German regulation and the supporting philosophy behind the application of geosynthetics in road construction. Author: Wilhelm Wilmers. [PDF]
The Vertical Wick Drain Principle - Technical manual for the selection, application and design of vertical wick drains construction from extruded polypropylene piping and polypropylene nonwoven geofabrics. From Nilex Corp. [PDF]
