Contenido Designing with Geosynthetics. Vol 1

Following the structure of previous editions, Volume 1 of this Sixth Edition proceeds through four individual chapters on geosynthetics, geotextiles, geogrids and geonets. Volume 2 continues with geomembranes, geosynthetic clay liners, geofoam and geocomposites. The two volumes must accompany one another. All are polymeric materials used for myriad applications in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, transportation, hydraulic and private development applications. The technology has become a worldwide enterprise with approximate $5B material sales in the 35-years since first being introduced. In addition to describing and illustrating the various materials; the most important test methods and design examples are included as pertains to specific application areas. This latest edition differs from previous ones in that sustainability is addressed throughout, new material variations are presented, new applications are included and references are updated accordingly. Each chapter includes problems for which a solutions manual is available


Table Contents

- Preface

- Chapter 1

- Introduction
- Basic Description of  Geosynthetic3s
  - Types of Geosynthetics
  - Functions Provided by Geosynthetics
  - Market Activity
- Polymeric Material ( Aka,Plastics)
  - Brief Overview
  - Polymer Indentification
  - Polymer Formulations
- Overview of Geotextiles
  - History
  - Manufacture
  - Current Uses
  - Sales
- Overview of Geogrids
  - History
  - Manufacture
  - Current Uses
  - Sales
- Overview of Geonets
  - History
  - Manufacture
  - Current Uses
  - Sales
- Overview of Geomembranes
  - History
  - Manufacture
  - Current Uses
  - Sales
 - Overview of Geosynthetics Clay Liners
  - History
  - Manufacture
  - Current Uses
  - Sales
- Overview of Geofoam
  - History
  - Manufacture
  - Current Uses
  - Sales
- Overview of Geocomposites
  - Geotextile-Geonet Composites
  - Geotextile-Polymer Core Composites
  - Geotextile-Geomembrane Composites
  - Geomembrane-Geogrid Composites
  - Geosynthetic-Soil Composites
  - Other Geocomposites
  - Sales
- Outline of Books
- References
- Problems

- Chapter 2

- Introduction
- Design Methods
  - Design by cost and Availability
  - Design by specification
  - Design by function
- Geotextile Functions and mechanisms
  - Separation
  - Reinforcement
  - Filtration
  - Drainage
  - Containment
  - Combined Functions
- Geotextile Properties and test methods
  - General Comments
  - Physical Properties
  - Mechanical Properties
  - Hydraulic Properties
  - Endurance Properties
  - Degradation Considerations
  - Summary
- Allowable Versus Ultimate Geotextile Properties
  - Strength Related Problems
- Designing for separation
  - Separation Applications
  - Burst Resistance
  - Tensile Strength
  - Puncture Resistance
  - Impact ( Tear ) Resistance
  - Summary
- Designing for Roadway Reinforcement
  - Unpaved Roads
  - Paved Roads
- Designing for soil Reinforcement
  - Geotextile-Reinforced Mse Walls
  - Geotextile-Reinforced Mse Slope and Embankments
  - Geotextile-Reinforced Foundation Soils
  - Geotextile for basal Reinforcement Between Deep Foundations
  - Geotextile for improved bearing capacity
  - Geotextile for in-situ slope stabilization
- Designing for filtration
  - Overview of Applications
  - General Behavior
  - Geotextiles Behing Retaining Walls
  - Geotextiles Around Underdrains
  - Geotextiles Beneath Erosion Control Structures
  - Geotextiles Silt Fences
  - Summary
- Designing For Drainage
   - Overview of Applications
   - General Behavior
   - Gravity Drainage Design
   - Pressure Drainage Design
   - Capillary Migration Breaks
   - Summary
- Designing For Multiple Functions
   - Login For Chapter
   - Reflection crack Prevention in pavement Overlays
   - Railroad Applications
   - Flexible Forming Systems
- Construction Methods and Techniques Usign Geotextiles
   - Introduction
   - Geotextile Installation Survivablility
   - Cost and Sustainability Considerations
   - Summary
- References
- Problems

- Chapter 3

- Introduction
- Geogrid Properties and test methods
   - Physical properties
   - Mechanical properties
   - Endurance properties
   - Degradation considerations
   - Allowable Strength considerations
- Designing for geogrid reinforcement
   - Paved Road-Base Courses
   - Paved Road-Pavements
   - Unpaved Road
   - Slopes and Embankments
   - Reinforced Walls
   - Foundation and Basal Reinforcement
   - Veneer cover Soils
   - Other Geogrid Applications
- Design Critique
- Construction Methods
- References
- Problems

- Chapter 4

- Introduction
- Geonet Properties and test methods
   - Physical Properties
   - Mechanical Properties
   - Hydraulic Properties
   - Endurance Properties
   - Allowable flow rate
- Design for geonet drainage
   - Theoretical Concepts
   - Environmental-related applications
   - Transportation related applications
- Design critique
- References
- Problems