Geosynthetics: Protecting the Environment

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-7277-3234-7
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 460 g

This publication presents recent advances in the design, maufacture, development and use of geosynthetics in environmental applications. the publication covered a wide range of issues relevant to those working in areas providing environmental protection through engineering measures (e.g those workin in waste management, contaminatied land and urban drainage).

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dixon, Neil

Smith, D. M.

Greenwood, John

Jones, D R V

Smith, Derek A.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Luftreinhaltung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltüberwachung, Umweltanalytik, Umweltinformatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Keynote paper

Geomembrane liner durability: contributing factors and the status quo
Geosynthetic barriers

Hydraulic properties of geosynthetic clay liners
Design interface shear strengths: peak or residual?
Use of geosynthetics in landfill sweepwall lining systems
Other environmental applications

Applications of electrokinetic geosynthetics
Geotextile bags for the containment, filtering and decontamination of slurries
Applicaton of geosynthetics in sustainable drainage systems
Protection and drainage in landfills

Theoretical approach to designing protection: selecting a geomembrane strain criterion
Use of geocomposite drains in landfill leachate drainage systems: the challenges