Geotextiles in Filtration and Drainage

1. Auflage 1993
ISBN: 978-0-7277-1924-9
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 142 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 395 g

This volume reviews the uses of geotextiles filters, and their design, specification and testing for use in filtration and drainage. Case studies of successes and difficulties with geotextile filters give the reader an insight into the benefits of geotextiles.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Corbet, Stephen P

King, John

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Some challenging applications of geotextiles in filtration and drainage
Geotextiles in the design of filtration and drainage for highways
The design and specification of geotextiles and geocomposites for filtration and drainage
The hydraulic properties of geosynthetic products
Discussion
Geotextiles in long term use: synopsis of the K & O report
Experimental evaluation of filter performance for teotextiles in landfills
Geotextiel durability: current situation regarding test methods nad standards
Discussion
The way forward: the consulting engineers veiw
The way forward: a manufacturers view
the way forward for European harmonisation: assessment of the hydraulic characteristics and properties of geotextiles
The way forward: the clients veiw
Discussion
Chairmans concluding remarks