Ingenuity in Geotechnical Design Using Geosynthetics

Even though geosynthetics are now a well-established discipline within geotechnical engineering, ingenuity continues to be significant in projects involving their use. This is probably because of the ability to tailor the mechanical and hydraulic properties of geosynthetics in a controlled manner to address design needs in all areas of geotechnical engineering. This paper focuses on specific advances involving the use of geosynthetics in a wide range of geotechnical projects. Specifically, this paper addresses the creative use of geosynthetics in the design of earth dams, resistive barriers, unsaturated barriers, veneer slopes, coastal protection systems, foundations, bridge abutments, retaining walls, embankments, and pavements.

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  • https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412138.0016
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Zornberg, Jorge G
• Conference:
  • GeoCongress 2012
  • Location: Oakland California, United States
  • Date: 2012-3-25 to 2012-3-29
• Publication Date: 2012

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Pagination: pp 398-419
• Monograph Title: Geotechnical Engineering State of the Art and Practice: Keynote Lectures from GeoCongress 2012

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Construction projects; Geosynthetics; Geotechnical engineering; Pavements
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01904017
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780784412138
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Jan 4 2024 10:46AM