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Lecture notes reviewing geosynthetic applications in dams according to performed functions, i.e. barrier to fluid, drainage, geomembrane protection, filtration, reinforcement and erosion control. Author: Daniele Cazzuffi. (PDF)
www.geosynthetica.net
Home pages authored by students in civil engineering at the Syracuse University, aimed at improving the understanding and knowledge about the applications of geosynthetic materials and products. Subjects are geopipes, clayliners, polymers, landfill covers and geogrids.
syllabus.syr.edu
Utilizing PVC Geomembranes for Landfill and Pond Liners
Lecture on the fabrication and installation of PVC geomembranes for containment applications. Author: Mr. Fred P. Rohe.
www.geomembrane.com
Assessments of Long-Term Filtration Performance of Degradable Prefabricated Geotextile Drains
Scientific study evaluating the filtration performance of smart geotextiles constructed from specially conditioned geotextile fabrics and plastic cores, creating biodegradable prefabricated vertical drains (PVD). Authors: H.Y. Jeon and others. (PDF)
www.textile.hanyang.ac.kr
Geosynthetic Membrane Monitoring System
Short paper describing a development project for the embedding of fiber optic lines into geosynthetic landfill containment systems to create smart monitoring structures for environmental protection purposes. From Sandia National Laboratories. (PDF)
www.sandia.gov
Determining Cover Management Values for Surface Cover Best Management Practices
Technical paper summarizing extensive research into soil loss caused by rainfall erosion, and describing the use of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) to estimate event-based cover management values. Authors: K. Kelsey and T. Johnson. (PDF)
www.curlex.com
Estimating the Concentration of Sediment-Laden Runoff from Hillslopes
Technical paper presenting a method for estimating sediment concentration of rainfall-induced runoff from hillslopes. From the American Excelsion Company. (PDF)
www.curlex.com
Quantifying the Performance of Hillslope Erosion Control Best Management Practices
Technical paper summarizing the results of hillslope erosion testing, including a determination of soil loss rates analysed and interpreted using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). Authors: Paul Clopper and others. (PDF)
www.curlex.com
Quantitative Erosion Control Product Testing Under Simulated Rainfall
Technical paper presenting quantitative data on the performance of various erosion control Best Management Practices (BMP). Authors: Justin J. Early. (PDF)
www.curlex.com
Geosynthetics in Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering
Technical paper describing the basic parameters, technical terms and the applications of geosynthetics in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. Authors: Dr.-Ing. F. Saathoff and Dipl.-Ing. L. Vollmert. (PDF)
www.bgr.de
The Use of Geosynthetics in Road Construction in Germany
Technical paper about the German regulation and the supporting philosophy behind the application of geosynthetics in road construction. Author: Wilhelm Wilmers. (PDF)
www.gb.bv.tum.de
Basic Geosynthetics: A Guide to Best Practices in Forest Engineering
Comprehensive recommendations for best practices in the application of geosynthetics in forest and civil engineering, based on a case report involving the stabilization of a cutslope. Author: Jonathan Fannin. (PDF)
depts.washington.edu
Geosynthetics for Soil Reinforcement
Ninth Spencer J. Buchanan lecture introducing geosynthetic materials, and describing types and manufacture, functions and applications, properties and tests, design, selection specifications. Author: R.D. Holtz, Ph.D., P.E. (PDF)
ceprofs.tamu.edu
Geomembrane Liner Durability: Contributing Factors and the Status Quo
Extensive technical paper discussing the influence of stress cracking resistance, the effectiveness of anti-oxidation additives, the stresses generated during installation and landfill operation, and the stress relaxation rate, on the long-term durability of geomembrane lining systems. From I-Corp International, Inc. Author: Ian D. Peggs. (PDF)
www.geosynthetica.net
Filtration Criteria for Prefabricated Vertical Drain Geotextile Filter Jackets in Soft Bangkok Clay
Technical paper about laboratory filtration tests on soil-geotextile filter systems, conducted in order to evaluate the filtration and clogging performance of prefabricated verticle drain (PVD) geotextile filter jackets in soft Bangkok clay. Authors: D.T. Bergado and others. (PDF)
www.geosyntheticssociety.org