Geotextiles and Geomembranes Handbook

An essential introductory reference manual for anyone specifying, maintaining or manufacturing geotextiles and geomembranes.

Introduction
Historical background of applications
The advent of synthetic polymers
Early developments in geotextiles
Early developments in geocomposites
Early developments in geomeshes and geonets
Early developments in geogrids
Early developments in geomembranes
Basic geosynthetic properties
Testing of geosynthetics
References
Polymers and their Identification
The morphology of polymers
Plastics used for geomembranes and related products
Polymer identification
Volatiles
Extractables
Ash
Specific Gravity (SG)
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)
Infra-Red Spectroscopy (IR)
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Density Determination
Melt Index (MI)
Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
Fingerprinting
References
Production Processes
Geogrid properties and test methods
Designing critique
Construction methods using geogrids
References
Problems
Properties Related to Structure
Physical properties
Tensile strength
Tear strength
Puncture and burst strength
Friction
Pore size
Permeability and transmissivity
Creep
Durability
References
Properties of soil
The nature of soil
The principles of effective stress
Phases and physical states
Particle size and distribution
Unit weight
Permeability
Aspects of shear strength
Undrained shear strength of cohesive soils
Drained shear strength of cohesive soils
Drained strength of noncohesive soils
References
Elememts of design
Groundwater control using trench drains
Groundwater control using horizontal drainage blankets
Groundwater control using fine drains
Static filter design
Roads and railways
References
Standards and specifications
National and international standards for testing
ASTM standards
CEN standards
National specifications: Belgium
Finland
France
Germany
Sweden
UK
USA
References
Product Reference Guide
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