Designing with Geosynthetics - 6th Edition Vol. 1

Designing with Geosynthetics - 6th Edition Vol. 1

by Robert M Koerner
Designing with Geosynthetics - 6th Edition Vol. 1

Designing with Geosynthetics - 6th Edition Vol. 1

by Robert M Koerner

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Overview

Geosynthetic materials have entered the mainstream in the professional arena and are no longer considered new construction material. Professionals need to keep up with the nuances of how geosynthetics work. Emphasizes design by function; overviews all types of geosynthetics, with stand-alone units on particular materials. Uses S.I. units for all problems and examples. Expands coverage of containers and tubes in the geotextile chapter. Discusses walls and slope design, including seismic analysis, in the geogrid chapter. Treats wet landfills, agricultural waste, waste stability, and dam waterproofing in the geomembrane chapter. Discusses new products and related performances in the geosynthetic clay liner chapter. Discusses new products and related behavior, including fiber reinforcement and wall drainage, in the geocomposite chapter. Adds a completely new chapter on geofoam. A useful reference for transportation, geotechnical, environmental, and hydraulics professionals and engineers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781462882885
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Publication date: 01/16/2012
Edition description: 6th ed.
Pages: 526
Sales rank: 881,199
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.17(d)

Table of Contents

(NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Introduction and concludes with References and Problems.)

1. Overview of Geosynthetics.


2. Designing with Geotextiles.


3. Designing with Geogrids.


4. Designing with Geonets.


5. Designing with Geomembranes.


6. Geosynthetic Clay Liners.


7. Designing with Geopipes.


8. Designing with Geofoam.

9. Designing with Geocomposites.


Index.

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