Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering Geosynthetics Asia 2008 Proceedings of the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics in Shanghai, China /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Li, Guangxin (Editor), Chen, Yunmin (Editor), Tang, Xiaowu (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Civil engineering.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Environment.; Building Construction.; Civil Engineering.; Environment, general.

Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering presents contributions from the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics held in Shanghai, China. The book covers a broad range of topics, such as: fundamental principles and properties of geosynthetics, testing and standards, reinforcement,...

Table of Contents:

• Fundamental Principles and Properties of Geosynthetics
• Testing and Test Standards
• Physical Tests and Centrifuge Tests
• Reinforcement
• Soil Improvement and Ground Improvement
• Filter and Drainage Characteristics
• Landfill Engineering
• Geosystem Usage
• Transportation Applocations
• Geosynthetic-Pile Support Systems Sand Gcoccll Usage
• Hydraulic Applications
• Ecological Techniques and Case Histories.